Nothing Phone (4b) vs Vivo S17
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S17 leads — 56/100 vs 55/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600); the Nothing Phone (4b) is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 820,210); the Vivo S17 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Vivo S17
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Vivo S17 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 186g vs 210g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Vivo S17, the Vivo S17 scores 1 points higher (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (59/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (72/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Vivo S17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S17
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo S17
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Vivo S17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4b) leads Vivo S17 by 18.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (72/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Vivo S17?
The Vivo S17 edges out the Nothing Phone (4b) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo S17 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Vivo S17?
The Vivo S17 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Vivo S17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo S17 (72/100 vs 47/100).