Nothing Phone (2) vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; launch prices were $599 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 65/100 vs 63/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,120,347 vs 1,436,634); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Vivo iQOO Z11
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 228g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2120347 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $599
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 2 points higher (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Vivo iQOO Z11 — 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 Z11 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 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 | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $290 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 32.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $309. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $309 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (57/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 edges out the Nothing Phone (2) 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 Z11?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (77/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.