Nothing Phone (4b) vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4b) is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 971,424); the Nothing Phone (4b) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1087
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 188g vs 210g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (59/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (68/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4b) leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 0.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (68/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 47/100).