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 — 42/100 vs 11/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; 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).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 31 points higher (42/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 0/100). 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 Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
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 Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (58/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (67/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 31 points (42/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.