Nothing Phone (2) vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 63/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,436,634); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Vivo iQOO 15T

Performance 97
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 86

What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?

  • Lighter: 201g vs 216g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1436634
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 19 points higher (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (2) Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1436634 4704310
Geekbench Single 1500 3293
Geekbench Multi 4200 10243
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm —
Weight 201 g 216 g
Launch price $599 $499

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery

Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436634 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +69.5%
4704310 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nothing Phone (2) by 69.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (2)

$599

Vivo iQOO 15T

$499

Launch price difference: $100. Vivo iQOO 15T was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (97/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (75/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 57/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.