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).

The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the Vivo S17 by just 3 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 S17
Performance 55
Display 84
Camera 44
Battery 47
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo S17 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S17: The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Vivo S17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo S17
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo S17
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Vivo S17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100
985261 AnTuTu
Vivo S17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -20.1%
820210 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2a) leads Vivo S17 by 20.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a)
$369
Vivo S17
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.