Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 51/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,355,225 vs 954,090); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 195g vs 203g
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 17 points higher (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (62/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (62/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (66/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.