Nothing Phone (2a) vs Vivo V40e

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Vivo V40e (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 57/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V40e has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 877,641); the Nothing Phone (2a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V40e doesn't; the Vivo V40e is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.6mm).

The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the Vivo V40e by just 2 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 V40e
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 62
Portability 74
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2813

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V40e better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 183g vs 190g

  • Longer battery life (62/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Vivo V40e, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 2 points higher (59/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40e leads (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo V40e are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo V40e are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40e is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40e notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (74/100 vs 59/100).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo V40e: The Vivo V40e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Vivo V40e
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 985261 877641
Geekbench Single 1100 1011
Geekbench Multi 3000 2813
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5500 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
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm
Weight 190 g 183 g
Launch price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Vivo V40e
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo V40e
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo V40e
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
62
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Vivo V40e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100
985261 AnTuTu
Vivo V40e MediaTek Dimensity 7300
57/100 -12.3%
877641 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2a) leads Vivo V40e by 12.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Vivo V40e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo V40e are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo V40e are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40e is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40e notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (74/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo V40e?

The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the Vivo V40e 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 V40e?

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo V40e — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo V40e?

The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Vivo V40e?

The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V40e is a better fit for everyday use.