Nothing Phone (4a) vs Vivo Y500
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $349 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 39/100 vs 36/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5200); the Nothing Phone (4a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Higher performance (9/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5200 mAh
- Cheaper: $345 vs $349
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Vivo Y500, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 3 points higher (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $349 | $345 |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $4. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $4.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (62/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (9/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.