Nothing Phone (2) vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 1,436,634).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $650
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; 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 iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 54.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Nothing Phone (2) was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (73/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.