Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $449 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 68/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $970
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 22 points higher (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $521. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $521 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 22 points (90/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.