Nothing Phone (2) vs Vivo iQOO 15R

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,817,788 vs 1,436,634).

The Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (2)

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 40

Vivo iQOO 15R

Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 74
Portability 62
Value for money 70

What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?


  • Better camera (57/100 vs 35/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2817788 vs 1436634
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 197g vs 201g
  • Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $599

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (74/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; 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 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 15R: The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (2) Vivo iQOO 15R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1436634 2817788
Geekbench Single 1500 3639
Geekbench Multi 4200 11047
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm
Weight 201 g 197 g
Launch price $599 $450

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera

Vivo iQOO 15R

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Vivo iQOO 15R

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (2)

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery

Vivo iQOO 15R

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436634 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15R Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
73/100 +49.0%
2817788 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15R leads Nothing Phone (2) by 49.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (2)

$599

Vivo iQOO 15R

$450

Launch price difference: $149. Vivo iQOO 15R was $149 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (93/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (57/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (74/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?

The Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

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

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 68/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.