Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $329 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,824,644 vs 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $450
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2824644 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 201g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (70/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 62/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 2824644 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $450 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 63.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $121. Nothing Phone (3a) was $121 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (93/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (70/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.