Nothing Phone (2) vs Vivo iQOO 9T

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 1,425,446).

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Vivo iQOO 9T by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 38
Vivo iQOO 9T
Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 58
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 1425446
  • Lighter: 201g vs 206g

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4200
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Vivo iQOO 9T, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 9T: The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Vivo iQOO 9T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1436722 1425446
Geekbench Single 1500 1761
Geekbench Multi 4200 4688
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 201 g 206 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 9T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
61/100 -0.8%
1425446 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Vivo iQOO 9T
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (57/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Vivo iQOO 9T by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 9T — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.