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).

The Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 42
Design 62
Value for money 86
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.