Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo X Flip

The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo X Flip (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the Vivo X Flip is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,044,507).

The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Vivo X Flip 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 X Flip
Performance 71
Display 81
Camera 42
Battery 35
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo X Flip better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1044507
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3315
  • Lighter: 198g vs 201g

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo X Flip, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Flip leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Flip is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Flip and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo X Flip (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Flip is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X Flip: The Vivo X Flip is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Vivo X Flip
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 6.7" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 13, Origin OS 3
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 166.4×75.3×7.8 mm
Weight 201 g 198 g
Launch price $329
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Vivo X Flip
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo X Flip
  • 6.7" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo X Flip
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100
1044507 AnTuTu
Vivo X Flip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
58/100 +26.7%
1425446 AnTuTu

Vivo X Flip leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 26.7% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Flip is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Flip and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo X Flip (61/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Flip is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

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

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

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

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Vivo X Flip leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Flip is a better fit for active users.