Vivo V40vsNothing Phone (3a) Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Vivo V40 wins
Verdict
Vivo V40 wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Vivo V40 is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — display is its standout. At USD 449, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- Vivo V40 takes Display — led by peak brightness (4,500 nits).
- Too close to call between Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo V40.
- Vivo V40 takes Battery — led by charging speed (80 W).
- Too close to call between Vivo V40 and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Vivo V40 if you want…
- Choose Vivo V40 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 680,000 pts.
- Choose Vivo V40 if you want a sharper screen — 450 ppi vs 387 ppi.
- Choose Vivo V40 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Vivo V40 if you want better video quality — 89 pts vs 74 pts.
- Choose Vivo V40 if you want a better camera — 133 pts vs 116 pts.
- Choose Vivo V40 if you want longer battery life — 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Vivo V40 if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 50 W.
- Choose Vivo V40 if you want a lower price — 449 USD vs 459 USD.
Choose Nothing Phone (3a) Pro if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) Pro if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) Pro if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Vivo V40
- Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Vivo V40
Choose Vivo V40 if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 449, the lowest price in this group.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Choose Nothing Phone (3a) Pro if camera matters most. It costs USD 459.
Pros & cons
Vivo V40
- Zeiss-tuned cameras
- 5,500 mAh battery
- 4,500-nit display
- Mid-range chipset
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 3x periscope zoom
- Distinctive Glyph design
- Clean software
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is mid-tier
- No wireless charging
- Average low-light video