Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 59/100 vs 51/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,037,391 vs 954,090); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 954090
- Faster charging: 50W vs 44W
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 8 points higher (59/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 8.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (60/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (60/100 vs 32/100).