Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $329 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $650
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 66.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $321. Nothing Phone (3a) was $321 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (73/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.