Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 50/100 (a 12-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; the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,039,119 vs 750,481); the Nothing Phone (4a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1039119 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3168 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 190g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 12 points higher (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (77/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 38.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (61/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (53/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (77/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.