Nothing Phone (2a) vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $349 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 40/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 42
Design 62
Value for money 86
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $349 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3000
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 4/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (97/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 985261 4602290
Geekbench Single 1100 3640
Geekbench Multi 3000 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 190 g 227 g
Price $349 $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
40/100
985261 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +78.6%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Price difference: $450. Nothing Phone (2a) is cheaper by $450.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (97/100 vs 4/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (74/100 vs 54/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (86/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 54/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.