Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo X Fold6
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $349 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 1,039,119); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $1900
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (100/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $349 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1551. Nothing Phone (4a) was $1551 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (95/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (82/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (100/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.