Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $349 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 62/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,039,119); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $499
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 20 points higher (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nothing Phone (4a) was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (75/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 20 points (82/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.