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 — 40/100 vs 31/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 9 points higher (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). 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 Z5 (2022) (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 1037391
Geekbench Single 1111
Geekbench Multi 2560
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
Price
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 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 Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).

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 Z5 (2022) (58/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (62/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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 9 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 40/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

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 (58/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.