Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo iQOO 15R

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $349 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,824,644 vs 1,148,725).

The Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 62
Display 80
Camera 61
Battery 54
Portability 59
Value for money 64
Vivo iQOO 15R
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 70
Portability 62
Value for money 78
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 197g
  • Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $450

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2824644 vs 1148725
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 62/100)
  • Longer battery life (70/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (70/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (93/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 15R: The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Vivo iQOO 15R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1148725 2824644
Geekbench Single 1237 3640
Geekbench Multi 3281 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm
Weight 190 g 197 g
Launch price $349 $450
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Vivo iQOO 15R
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO 15R
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo iQOO 15R
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
62/100
1148725 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15R Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
73/100 +59.3%
2824644 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15R leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 59.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
Vivo iQOO 15R
$450

Launch price difference: $101. Nothing Phone (4a) was $101 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (93/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (61/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (70/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?

The Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO 15R?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?

The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo iQOO 15R?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.