Nothing Phone (2) vs Vivo X300
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X300 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 leads — 82/100 vs 63/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo X300 is faster in AnTuTu (3,330,801 vs 1,436,634).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Vivo X300
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 206g
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Vivo X300 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3330801 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Vivo X300, the Vivo X300 scores 19 points higher (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 leads (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 leads (69/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Vivo X300 — 86/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (69/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Vivo X300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 3330801 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 150.6×71.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300
- Main: 50MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Vivo X300, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Vivo X300 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (94/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (69/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo X300?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X300 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 leads on performance (94/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Vivo X300?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.