Nothing Phone (2a) vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $349 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $599
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (84/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $349 | $599 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 73.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $250. Nothing Phone (2a) is cheaper by $250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (94/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (78/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (84/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.