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).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Vivo Y500
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
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).
| 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 |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.