Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo S17
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 56/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600); the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,039,119 vs 820,210); the Vivo S17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Vivo S17
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1039119 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3168 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Vivo S17 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo S17, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 6 points higher (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Vivo S17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S17
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S17
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo S17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) leads Vivo S17 by 26.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (61/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Vivo S17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo S17 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.