Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 22/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 20 points higher (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (86/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 20 points (42/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.