Nothing Phone (4a) vs Tecno Phantom V Fold
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 62/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 1,039,119); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Tecno Phantom V Fold
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 299g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 3168
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 2 points higher (64/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Tecno Phantom V Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2000x2296 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Tecno Phantom V Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 32.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (74/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.