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 (1,420,808 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Vivo iQOO 9T
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: 1420808 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Vivo iQOO 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 1420808 | |
| 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/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 9T leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 30.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO 9T
Price unknownDetailed 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 Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.