Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo iQOO 9T

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 61/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 9T is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).

The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Vivo iQOO 9T by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 62
Display 80
Camera 61
Battery 54
Portability 59
Value for money 64
Vivo iQOO 9T
Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 58
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 206g

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1148725
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3281
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 62/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo iQOO 9T, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 1 points higher (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 9T: The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Vivo iQOO 9T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1148725 1425446
Geekbench Single 1237 1761
Geekbench Multi 3281 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 50W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g 206 g
Launch price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
62/100
1148725 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 9T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
61/100 +19.4%
1425446 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 9T leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 19.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
Vivo iQOO 9T
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (61/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Vivo iQOO 9T by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 9T — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Vivo iQOO 9T leads on performance (71/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.