Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $329 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,044,507); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 226g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 201g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $329 vs $899
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (86/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $329 | $899 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $570. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $570.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (93/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (96/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (86/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.