Nothing Phone (4b) vs Vivo X500
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $355 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Vivo X500
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $820
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $465. Nothing Phone (4b) was $465 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (96/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (84/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo X500?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.