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; estimated prices are $349 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-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 (3,815,522 vs 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 190g vs 216g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $499
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1148725
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3281
- 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 (82/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (62/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 9553 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $349 | $499 |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Nothing Phone (4a) is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (82/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (74/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (62/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.