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).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 14 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 Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

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.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
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, 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.

Frequently asked questions
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.