Nothing Phone (3) vs vivo T5 5G
Compare Nothing Phone (3) vs vivo T5 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs 7050mAh…
Nothing
Phone (3)
$699
8categories won
vivo
T5 5G
$699
6categories won
7 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) claims the overall win over the vivo T5 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the T5 5G takes the lead, while the Phone (3) is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Phone (3) if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the T5 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
T5 5G takes battery honors offering 7,050 mAh alongside 44W charging.
Phone (3) leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3) wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (3) vs T5 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) | T5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.83" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 450 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) | T5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,850,000Winner | 1,202,592 |
| Geekbench multi | 6500 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GBWinner | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) | T5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) | T5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 7,050 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 WWinner | 44 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) | T5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.99 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 / IP69 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent dual-layer glass back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) | T5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) | T5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
Nothing Phone (3)
Nothing matures its design language with full IP68 water resistance, a dedicated 3x periscope telephoto lens, and the bloatware-free Nothing OS 3.0 powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
vivo T5 5G
The vivo T5 5G is a highly durable mid-range smartphone built for heavy users who prioritize battery life. With a massive 7050mAh silicon-carbon cell, MIL-STD-810H certification, and IP69 water resistance, it offers outstanding endurance, though the lack of NFC and plastic build require some compromises.
- Display
- 6.83"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 7,050mAh