Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Vivo X90 Pro

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200; estimated prices are $449 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 49/100 vs 33/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 214g).

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo X90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 12
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 48
Design 56
Value for money 79
Vivo X90 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 58
Design 32
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4870 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 214g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $799

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W

  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 16 points higher (49/100 vs 33/100). 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 "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (58/100 vs 48/100). 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 X90 Pro (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo X90 Pro: The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Vivo X90 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 9200
AnTuTu 1405881
Geekbench Single 1237
Geekbench Multi 3281
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4870 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China)
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm
Weight 195 g 214 g
Price $449 $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Vivo X90 Pro
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo X90 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo X90 Pro
  • 4870 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449
Vivo X90 Pro
$799

Price difference: $350. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is cheaper by $350.

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 X90 Pro (74/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (56/100 vs 32/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo X90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo X90 Pro?

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 X90 Pro?

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

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.