Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO 9T
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 61/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 9T is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Vivo iQOO 9T
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4106
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 9T, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 7 points higher (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Vivo iQOO 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 9T leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 4.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 9T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 9T by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 9T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Vivo iQOO 9T leads on performance (71/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.