Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Vivo Y500

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 36/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Vivo Y500, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 4 points higher (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Vivo Y500
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 1037391
Geekbench Single 1111
Geekbench Multi 2560
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 50W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 210 g
Price $345
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
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 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (58/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (61/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (62/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo Y500?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Vivo Y500?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo Y500?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Vivo Y500?

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

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Vivo Y500?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.