Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 22/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 190g).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 18 points higher (40/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (44/100 vs 19/100). 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 Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (44/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (86/100 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 Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1037391
Geekbench Single 1111
Geekbench Multi 2560
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 190 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
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 Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (44/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (86/100 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 Y23 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.