Nothing Phone (4b) vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $355 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,817,788 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $450
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2817788 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 210g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (74/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $95. Nothing Phone (4b) was $95 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (93/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (74/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4b) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.