Nothing Phone (2) vs Vivo S17

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 56/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4600); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 820,210); the Vivo S17 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Vivo S17 by just 7 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
Vivo S17
Performance 55
Display 84
Camera 44
Battery 47
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Vivo S17 better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 201g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Vivo S17, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 7 points higher (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (72/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo S17: The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Vivo S17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 1436722 820210
Geekbench Single 1500 1059
Geekbench Multi 4200 3012
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm
Weight 201 g 186 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Vivo S17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo S17
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Vivo S17
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Vivo S17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Vivo S17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -75.2%
820210 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Vivo S17 by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Vivo S17
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (72/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo S17?

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Vivo S17 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo S17?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo S17 — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo S17?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo S17?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Vivo S17?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.