Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (99/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (78/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.