Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo iQOO Z10

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 58/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z10 has the bigger battery (7300 mAh vs 5200); the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,148,725 vs 1,040,961); the Nothing Phone (4a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z10 by just 4 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 Z10
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 37
Battery 71
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1148725 vs 1040961
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1237 vs 1162
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (62/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 7300 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 50W

  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo iQOO Z10, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 4 points higher (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 leads (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Z10: The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Vivo iQOO Z10
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1148725 1040961
Geekbench Single 1237 1162
Geekbench Multi 3281 3315
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7300 mAh
Charging 50W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm
Weight 190 g 199 g
Launch price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Vivo iQOO Z10
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO Z10
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo iQOO Z10
  • 7300 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo iQOO Z10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
62/100
1148725 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100 -10.4%
1040961 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (4a) leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 10.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
Vivo iQOO Z10
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (61/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (71/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z10 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO Z10 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.