If you have around ₹30,000 to spend, the Nothing Phone 3a Pro and Vivo T4 Pro look like obvious choices. Both promise big cameras, smooth performance, and long battery life — but in real-world use, they don’t feel the same.Here’s a simple, no-nonsense comparison that tells you what actually matters, so you can pick the one that fits you — without confusion.
Display and build
Nothing Phone 3a Pro has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen with an impressive 3,000 nits peak brightness. It supports HDR10+ and a 120 Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling. Vivo T4 Pro uses a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel, also with HDR10+ and 120 Hz. Both should look sharp and handle bright sunlight well, though Nothing’s peak brightness is notably higher on paper.
Processor and real-world speed
Nothing runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. According to nano review tests, the Vivo’s chipset performs better in CPU tasks and gaming. For everyday apps and multitasking, both chipsets behave similarly, and battery efficiency is close too. If gaming is your priority, Vivo’s SoC seems to have the edge.
Cameras — what each phone packs
Vivo T4 Pro has a rear setup with a 50 MP main sensor plus a 50 MP telephoto periscope sensor. This gives good zoom and detail at a distance. Nothing Phone 3a Pro offers a 50 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50 MP telephoto periscope. For selfies, Vivo provides a 32 MP front camera that can record 4K at 30 fps. Nothing bumps this up to a 50 MP front camera, also capable of 4K at 30 fps. In short: both phones aim for high-resolution photos, but Nothing gives a wider camera array while Vivo focuses on strong main and periscope sensors.
Software and updates
Both phones ship with Android 15. Vivo promises four major Android OS updates and six years of security patches. Nothing promises three major Android updates and the same six years of security updates. If long software support matters to you, Vivo offers one extra OS upgrade over Nothing.
Battery and charging
Vivo T4 Pro packs a large 6,500 mAh battery and supports 80 W fast charging, which should refill the battery very quickly. Nothing Phone 3a Pro comes with a 5,000 mAh battery and 50 W fast charging. If you want longer runtime between charges, Vivo’s bigger battery looks better on paper; if you prefer a lighter, possibly more balanced handset, Nothing still delivers solid battery life.
Final thought
Both phones deliver great value near ₹30,000 — but they suit different users.
Choose Vivo T4 Pro if you want stronger performance, longer software support, and a bigger battery that easily lasts all day.
Choose Nothing Phone 3a Pro if you care more about design, brighter display, and a more versatile camera setup for everyday photos and selfies.
If I had to pick for most people, I’d lean slightly toward Vivo T4 Pro — mainly because of the performance and battery advantage. But if cameras and design matter more to you, Nothing is still an excellent choice.
Ramesh is a technology writer at gemch.in, covering smartphone launches, leaks, and comparisons. His articles focus on real-world features, performance, and value-for-money insights to help readers make informed buying decisions.