Nothing Phone (2a) vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 40/100 vs 22/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 190g).

The Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 42
Design 62
Value for money 86
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 18 points higher (40/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (42/100 vs 19/100). 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 Y23 Pro are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 985261
Geekbench Single 1100
Geekbench Multi 3000
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 2412x1084 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 190 g 171 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (86/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.