Nothing Phone (2) vs Vivo iQOO Z10

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 58/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z10 has the bigger battery (7300 mAh vs 4700); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 1,032,527); the Nothing Phone (2) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z10 by just 5 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 40

Vivo iQOO Z10

Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 37
Battery 71
Portability 60
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 1032527
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1161
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 3390

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7300 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 201g

  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Vivo iQOO Z10, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 5 points higher (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 leads (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Z10: The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (2) Vivo iQOO Z10
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1436634 1032527
Geekbench Single 1500 1161
Geekbench Multi 4200 3390
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7300 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 —
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm
Weight 201 g 199 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Vivo iQOO Z10

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Vivo iQOO Z10

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Vivo iQOO Z10

  • 7300 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Vivo iQOO Z10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436634 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100 -39.1%
1032527 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (2)

$599

Vivo iQOO Z10

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (57/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (71/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z10 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO Z10 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.