Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $650
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 57.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (73/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.