The Nothing Phone 4a Pro recently launched in India, although it isn’t for sale yet. We compared the Android phone against the Vivo V70 before it went on sale. Both phones are new to the mid-range market in 2026. Let’s find out which of the two devices offers better value for money.
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Display
Nothing Phone 4a Pro: 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED (144Hz)
Vivo V70: 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED (120Hz)
Processor
Nothing Phone 4a Pro: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
Vivo V70: Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
Rear camera(s)
Nothing Phone 4a Pro: 50MP (Main) + 50MP (3.5x Tele) + 8MP (UW)
Vivo V70: 50MP (ZEISS Main) + 50MP (ZEISS 3x Tele) + 8MP (UW)
Also Read: Nothing Phone 4a Series officially makes its debut in India: Pricing and specs details
Selfie camera
Nothing Phone 4a Pro: 32MP
Vivo V70: 50MP (ZEISS AF)
RAM and storage
Nothing Phone 4a Pro: 8GB + 128GB/8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB RAM and storage
Vivo V70: 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB RAM and storage
Battery
Nothing Phone 4a Pro: 5,080 mAh
Vivo V70: 6,500 mAh
Operating system
Nothing Phone 4a Pro: Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16)
Vivo V70: OriginOS 6 (Android 16)
Price
Nothing Phone 4a Pro: Rs 39,999
Vivo V70: Rs 45,999
Our Take
The Nothing Phone 4a Pro has a wonderful 6.83-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 5,000 nits, which is perhaps the best in its price category. The Vivo V70, on the other hand, is better at taking pictures since it has ZEISS optics and Sony sensors. It has better colour science, works better at night, and has a better 50MP selfie camera.
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The Phone 4a Pro has a metal unibody and a new Glyph Bar with changeable mini-LEDs that are 40% brighter, which serve as a useful notification light system. This feature makes it a useful notification light system. The V70’s sturdy construction is certified IP68/IP69 for water and pressure resistance, and it has a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that is quicker and more reliable than many other optical sensors on the market.
The 4a Pro runs on Nothing OS 4.1, which is recognised for its clean, bloat-free Android experience. Now it has Gemini Live AI capabilities that make it even better. The Vivo V70, on the other hand, has a big 6,500 mAh BlueVolt battery that beats the Nothing Phone and supports 90W fast charging, which lets you charge it quickly.
The Nothing Phone 4a Pro is a great choice for tech enthusiasts because of its distinctive appearance, fast gaming screen, and advanced software, all at a good price. On the other hand, the Vivo V70 is a better pick, even if it costs more. It has a longer battery life, charges quicker, has a better front camera, and is more water-resistant.
