Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,817,788 vs 1,037,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 197g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2817788 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 63.2% 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 15R significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (93/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (60/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (74/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.