Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 26/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 190g).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 14 points higher (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (83/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (83/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
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 Z7?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.