Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 30/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 10 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 Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 10 points higher (40/100 vs 30/100). 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 Z9 (India) (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (65/100 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 Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1037391
Geekbench Single 1111
Geekbench Multi 2560
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 50W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 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 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 190 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 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 Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
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 Z9 (India) (58/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (65/100 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 Z9 (India)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

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 Z9 (India)?

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 Z9 (India)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.