Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 39/100 vs 31/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Nothing Phone (4a)
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Higher performance (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 8 points higher (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (9/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.