Nothing Phone (4b) vs Vivo Y500

The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $355 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 34/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5200); the Nothing Phone (4b) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Nothing Phone (4b) by just 2 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 Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Cheaper: $345 vs $355

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 2 points higher (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo Y500 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 Vivo Y500 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).

Nothing Phone (4b): The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4b) Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 969048
Geekbench Single 1071
Geekbench Multi 3057
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2344 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g 210 g
Price $355 $345
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4b)
$355
Vivo Y500
$345

Price difference: $10. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $10.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Vivo Y500 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 Vivo Y500 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (61/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Nothing Phone (4b) 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 Y500?

The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Vivo Y500?

The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.