Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo iQOO Neo8
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 leads — 62/100 vs 60/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- Better camera (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3315
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo iQOO Neo8, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 scores 2 points higher (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo iQOO Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 164.7×77.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo iQOO Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 26.7% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 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 Neo8 (61/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Vivo iQOO Neo8 edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Vivo iQOO Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.