Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $349 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 190g vs 207g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $650
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1148725
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (80/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $349 | $650 |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $301. Nothing Phone (4a) is cheaper by $301.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (73/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (80/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.