Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo Y53t 5G
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 35/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 515,647); the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y53t 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo Y53t 5G
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 1736
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 25 points higher (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo Y53t 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Vivo Y53t 5G by 103.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y53t 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (60/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (79/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 25 points (60/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.