Nothing Phone (2a) vs Vivo iQOO 9T

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 9T leads — 61/100 vs 59/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 9T is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).

The Vivo iQOO 9T edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 58
Vivo iQOO 9T
Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 58
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 206g

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3000
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Vivo iQOO 9T, the Vivo iQOO 9T scores 2 points higher (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 9T: The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Vivo iQOO 9T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 985261 1425446
Geekbench Single 1100 1761
Geekbench Multi 3000 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm
Weight 190 g 206 g
Launch price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100
985261 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 9T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
61/100 +30.9%
1425446 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 9T leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Vivo iQOO 9T
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (57/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Vivo iQOO 9T edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 9T — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Vivo iQOO 9T leads on performance (71/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.