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 — 34/100 vs 30/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); 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).

The Nothing Phone (4b) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 45
Design 37
Value for money 85
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 188g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 4 points higher (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (85/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (4b): The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4b) Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 969048
Geekbench Single 1071
Geekbench Multi 3057
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
Price $355
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4b)
$355
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (4/100 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 (4b) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (65/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (85/100 vs 55/100).

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 4 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 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.