Nothing Phone (3) vs vivo X300
₹4,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Nothing Phone (3) starts ₹4,000 lower: ₹79,999 against ₹83,999 for the X300.
- The X300 has the much faster chip: the Dimensity 9500 against the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, going by published benchmark scores.
- The X300 has the bigger battery: 6,040 mAh against 5,500 mAh. It also charges faster, at 90W against 65W.
- Both have a zoom camera, but only the Nothing Phone (3)'s is a periscope lens.
- The X300 is the lighter phone: 190 g against 218 g. It is smaller too, with a 6.31-inch screen against 6.67 inches.
- The X300 is the slimmer phone: 7.95 mm against 8.99 mm.
Get the Nothing Phone (3) for the lower price and the periscope zoom. Get the X300 for the faster chip, the bigger battery and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹79,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹89,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹83,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹89,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹93,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Phone (3) vs X300, answered
In India, the Nothing Phone (3) starts at ₹79,999 and the vivo X300 starts at ₹83,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Nothing Phone (3) or the X300?
The Nothing Phone (3), by ₹4,000. Starting prices: ₹79,999 for the Nothing Phone (3), ₹83,999 for the X300. The Nothing Phone (3) comes in 2 versions, up to ₹89,999. The X300 comes in 3 versions, up to ₹93,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Nothing Phone (3) or the X300?
The X300, with 6,040 mAh to 5,500 mAh. For charging, the X300 is quicker: 90W to 65W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. The Nothing Phone (3) has a 6.67-inch Flexible AMOLED at 120Hz, the X300 a 6.31-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Nothing Phone (3) has a periscope zoom. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Nothing Phone (3) and 200MP main (f/1.68, OIS) on the X300. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Nothing Phone (3) runs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, the X300 the Dimensity 9500. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 9500 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
Neither: both are promised 5 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The X300, at 190 g to 218 g.
