Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 59/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 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 Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 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 | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (99/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (60/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
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 Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.