Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Vivo iQOO 15
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1037391 3740528
Geekbench Single 1111 3041
Geekbench Multi 2560 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
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
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 190 g 215 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +72.3%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (94/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (78/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (85/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.