Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo X300s

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $349 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 32 points (89/100 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 X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 217g
  • Cheaper: $349 vs $723

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1148725
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (90/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s 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 X300s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1148725 3703823
Geekbench Single 1237 3228
Geekbench Multi 3281 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g 217 g
Price $349 $723
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
57/100
1148725 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +69.0%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
Vivo X300s
$723

Price difference: $374. Nothing Phone (4a) is cheaper by $374.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (94/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (94/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (83/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (59/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (90/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo X300s?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo X300s?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.