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).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 190g vs 217g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $723
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $374. Nothing Phone (4a) is cheaper by $374.
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).
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.