Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 59/100 vs 54/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,037,391 vs 971,424); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 971424
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better camera (60/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2560
- Faster charging: 66W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 190g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 5 points higher (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (80/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 6.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (60/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (80/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (80/100 vs 59/100).