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 — 59/100 vs 53/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: 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 Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 971424
- Faster charging: 50W vs 44W
- Better camera (60/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2560
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 6 points higher (59/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 32/100). 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 Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 2577 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (60/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 59/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
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 (60/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (60/100 vs 32/100).