Nothing Phone (2a) vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 40/100 vs 26/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 190g).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 14 points higher (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (83/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $349 | — |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (54/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (83/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.