Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Vivo X500

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $449 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,355,225); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 211g).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

Performance 66
Display 80
Camera 78
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money 60

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?

  • Lighter: 195g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $820

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1355225
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4106
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X500: The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Vivo X500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 1355225 3930719
Geekbench Single 1270 3302
Geekbench Multi 4106 10240
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7500 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 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 195 g 211 g
Launch price $449 $820

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
68/100
1355225 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +65.5%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

$449

Vivo X500

$820

Launch price difference: $371. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $371 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (96/100 vs 66/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (84/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Vivo X500?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 66/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Vivo X500?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.