Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $449 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $840
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 75.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $391. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $391 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.