Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 49/100 vs 31/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 12
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 48
Design 56
Value for money 79
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 195g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 18 points higher (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 1405881
Geekbench Single 1237
Geekbench Multi 3281
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 195 g 194 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (74/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.