Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo X300s
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $329 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,044,507); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 217g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 201g vs 217g
- Cheaper: $329 vs $723
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (90/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 217 g | |
| Price | $329 | $723 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $394. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $394.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (90/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo X300s?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo X300s?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.