Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo X Fold6
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $329 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 1,044,507); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper: $329 vs $1900
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (80/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Price | $329 | $1900 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1571. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $1571.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (82/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (100/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (80/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.