Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $329 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 60/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $970
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 30 points higher (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $641. Nothing Phone (3a) was $641 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (100/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 30 points (90/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.