Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Vivo X500
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Vivo X500
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (96/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (84/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo X500?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.