Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,824,644 vs 1,405,881).
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Lighter: 195g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $450
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2824644 vs 1405881
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (70/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1405881 | 2824644 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $450 |
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $1 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (93/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (70/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.