Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 49/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,405,881); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1405881
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 35 points higher (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (97/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1405881 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $449 | $799 |
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 69.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (97/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (86/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 35 points (84/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.