Nothing Phone (2) vs Vivo X300s

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $599 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,436,722); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 38
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 217g
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $723

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1436722
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (90/100 vs 38/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Vivo X300s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1436722 3703823
Geekbench Single 1500 3228
Geekbench Multi 4200 9553
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 201 g 217 g
Price $599 $723
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +61.2%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Nothing Phone (2) by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Vivo X300s
$723

Price difference: $124. Nothing Phone (2) is cheaper by $124.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (94/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (94/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (83/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (90/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Vivo X300s?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Vivo X300s?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.