Nothing Phone (2) vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,436,722); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 38
Design 48
Value for money 69
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1436722
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (48/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1436722 4602290
Geekbench Single 1500 3640
Geekbench Multi 4200 11033
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
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 / 24GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 201 g 227 g
Price $599 $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
44/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +68.8%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2) by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Price difference: $200. Nothing Phone (2) is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (97/100 vs 18/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (74/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 38/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (48/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 54/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.