Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo V50e

The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo V50e (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V50e has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,044,507 vs 877,641); the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V50e doesn't; the Vivo V50e is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Vivo V50e by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 61
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 62
Vivo V50e
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 64
Portability 74
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1044507 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 2813

  • Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo V50e better?
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 201g

  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo V50e, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V50e leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo V50e (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V50e notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V50e notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (74/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo V50e: The Vivo V50e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Vivo V50e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 1044507 877641
Geekbench Single 1162 1011
Geekbench Multi 3315 2813
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 15, Funtouch 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 163.3×76.7×7.4 mm
Weight 201 g 186 g
Launch price $329
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Vivo V50e
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo V50e
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo V50e
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo V50e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100
1044507 AnTuTu
Vivo V50e MediaTek Dimensity 7300
58/100 -19.0%
877641 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3a) leads Vivo V50e by 19.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
Vivo V50e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo V50e (61/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo V50e notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (64/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V50e notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (74/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo V50e?

The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Vivo V50e 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 V50e?

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo V50e — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo V50e?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo V50e?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo V50e?

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo V50e is a better fit for everyday use.