Nothing Phone (3a) vs vivo iQOO 15R 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
vivo iQOO 15R 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.9/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Nothing Phone (3a)
vivo iQOO 15R 5G
vivo iQOO 15R 5G wins 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- Speedvivo iQOO 15R 5G8086
- CameraNothing Phone (3a)9180
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryvivo iQOO 15R 5G8695
- DisplayNothing Phone (3a)9084
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- Valuevivo iQOO 15R 5G8085
- vivo iQOO 15R 5G has the bigger battery7,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger screen6.77" vs 6.59"
- vivo iQOO 15R 5G has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- vivo iQOO 15R 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄vivo iQOO 15R 5G wins — BeastScore 85.9/100
The vivo iQOO 15R 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). The Nothing Phone (3a) is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.77" vs 6.59").
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Larger battery: 7,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Common questions
Which is better: Nothing Phone (3a) or vivo iQOO 15R 5G?
The vivo iQOO 15R 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,600 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). The Nothing Phone (3a) is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.77" vs 6.59"). BeastScore: Nothing Phone (3a) 86.0/100, vivo iQOO 15R 5G 85.9/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (3a) and vivo iQOO 15R 5G?
Nothing Phone (3a) has a 6.77-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. vivo iQOO 15R 5G has a 6.59-inch display and 7600 mAh battery.
How do Nothing Phone (3a) and vivo iQOO 15R 5G compare for speed?
Nothing Phone (3a) scores 80/100 for performance; vivo iQOO 15R 5G scores 86/100.
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