Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo V40e
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo V40e (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 57/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V40e has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,039,119 vs 879,714); the Nothing Phone (4a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V40e doesn't; the Vivo V40e is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Vivo V40e
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1039119 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3168 vs 2813
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V40e better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 183g vs 190g
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo V40e, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 5 points higher (62/100 vs 57/100). 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 Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo V40e are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo V40e (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40e is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40e notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (74/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Vivo V40e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5500 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V40e
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V40e
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V40e
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo V40e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) leads Vivo V40e by 18.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V40e
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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 Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo V40e are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo V40e (61/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40e is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40e notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (74/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo V40e?
The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Vivo V40e by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo V40e?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo V40e — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo V40e?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo V40e?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo V40e?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.