Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z11

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 51/100 vs 40/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,612,264 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 228g).

The Vivo iQOO Z11 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z11
Performance 41
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 77
Design 15
Value for money 90
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 228g

  • Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2612264 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 9020 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 11 points higher (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (41/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (41/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (62/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z11: The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Vivo iQOO Z11
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500
AnTuTu 1037391 2612264
Geekbench Single 1111 1553
Geekbench Multi 2560 6403
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9020 mAh
Charging 50W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 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 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g 228 g
Price $290
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 9020 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
40/100
1037391 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z11 MediaTek Dimensity 8500
51/100 +60.3%
2612264 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 60.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO Z11
$290
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (41/100 vs 5/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (58/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (77/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (62/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (90/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (41/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.