Nothing Phone (2a) vs Vivo S17
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 56/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 820,210); the Vivo S17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Vivo S17
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 1059
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 47/100)
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Vivo S17, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 3 points higher (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Vivo S17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $369 | — |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S17
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S17
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Vivo S17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Vivo S17 by 20.1% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the Vivo S17 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo S17 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.