Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 30 points (89/100 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 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 223g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo iQOO 16: The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 1037391 5498720
Geekbench Single 1111 4327
Geekbench Multi 2560 12873
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8400 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 17
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • 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 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100 +81.1%
5498720 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (100/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (78/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.