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; estimated prices are $349 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-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 (3,485,039 vs 1,148,725); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.6mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 62
Display 80
Camera 40
Battery 53
Portability 59
Value for money 54
Vivo X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Cheaper: $349 vs $1900

  • Overall rating 57/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1148725
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better value for money (80/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (94/100 vs 62/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (87/100 vs 40/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (80/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X Fold6: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Vivo X Fold6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1148725 3485039
Geekbench Single 1237 3228
Geekbench Multi 3281 9553
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 0 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
Price $349 $1900
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
57/100
1148725 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +67.0%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Price difference: $1551. Nothing Phone (4a) is cheaper by $1551.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (94/100 vs 62/100).

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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (87/100 vs 40/100).

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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (80/100 vs 54/100).

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 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, 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 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 62/100).

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.