Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 56/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,039,119 vs 960,724); the Nothing Phone (4a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1039119 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 1143
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3353 vs 3168
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 190g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 6 points higher (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (83/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 8.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (83/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.