Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Vivo Y500
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $449 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 49/100 vs 36/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5200); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5200 mAh
- Cheaper: $345 vs $449
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Vivo Y500, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 13 points higher (49/100 vs 36/100). 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 Y500 leads (61/100 vs 48/100). 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 Y500 (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| 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 | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $449 | $345 |
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $104. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $104.
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 Y500 (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (56/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Vivo Y500?
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 Y500?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.