Nothing Phone (2) vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 63/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,436,634); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $950
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 28 points higher (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 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 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2) by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. Nothing Phone (2) was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (96/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 28 points (91/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.