Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Vivo X300
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo X300 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X300 is faster in AnTuTu (3,330,801 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Vivo X300
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $499
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo X300 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3330801 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 4106
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Vivo X300, the Vivo X300 scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 leads (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 leads (69/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Vivo X300 — 86/100; 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 X300 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Vivo X300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 3330801 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 150.6×71.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300
- Main: 50MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Vivo X300, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 59.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (69/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Vivo X300?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X300 — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 leads on performance (94/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Vivo X300?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.