Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo iQOO Neo8

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 62/100. Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,039,119).

Both devices scored the same rating of 62/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (4a)

Performance 60
Display 80
Camera 61
Battery 53
Portability 59
Value for money 58

Vivo iQOO Neo8

Performance 71
Display 94
Camera 32
Battery 64
Portability 59
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?

  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 192g

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1039119
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1223
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3168
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

The Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Neo8 received the same MobileRank rating — 62/100. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 leads (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Neo8: The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Vivo iQOO Neo8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1039119 1420808
Geekbench Single 1223 1761
Geekbench Multi 3168 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 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 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China)
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 —
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm 164.7×77.0×8.5 mm
Weight 190 g 192 g
Launch price $349 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Vivo iQOO Neo8

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo8

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo iQOO Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
62/100
1039119 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
62/100 +26.9%
1420808 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo8 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 26.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (4a)

$349

Vivo iQOO Neo8

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (61/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

Both devices scored 62/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (71/100 vs 60/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

The Vivo iQOO Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.