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 (1,050,601 vs 879,714); the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V50e doesn't; the Vivo V50e is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo V50e
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo V50e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V50e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V50e
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V50e
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo V50e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Vivo V50e by 19.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V50e
Price unknownDetailed 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.