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).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $450. Nothing Phone (2a) is cheaper by $450.
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).
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.