Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo Y23
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 52/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,044,507 vs 750,481); the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo Y23
- Higher AnTuTu: 1044507 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 25/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 201g
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo Y23, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 8 points higher (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (48/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (48/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Vivo Y23 by 39.2% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (48/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Vivo Y23 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.