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 — 62/100 vs 53/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,039,119 vs 971,424); the Nothing Phone (4a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1039119 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3168 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 9 points higher (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 2577 | |
| 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 | |
| Telephoto | 50 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 | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 7.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (61/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 62/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.