Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo Y77 (China)

The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo Y77 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 29/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y77 (China) doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Vivo Y77 (China) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 48
Value for money 87
Vivo Y77 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y77 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 194g vs 201g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo Y77 (China), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 13 points higher (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 24/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (87/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y77 (China): The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Vivo Y77 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 1044507
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2392x1080 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 164.2×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 201 g 194 g
Price $329
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
58
camera
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
Vivo Y77 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (58/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (87/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Vivo Y77 (China) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo Y77 (China) — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.