Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 39/100 vs 30/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Nothing Phone (4a)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher performance (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 9 points higher (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (37/100 vs 27/100). 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) is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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) is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (9/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.