Nothing Phone (2a) vs Vivo Y31 Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Vivo Y31 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $349 and $195. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 50/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 879,714); the Nothing Phone (2a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Vivo Y31 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo Y31 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $195 vs $349
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Vivo Y31 Pro, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 9 points higher (59/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31 Pro leads (58/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100, Vivo Y31 Pro — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo Y31 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Vivo Y31 Pro (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo Y31 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Vivo Y31 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 165.7×76.3×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $195 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y31 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y31 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y31 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Vivo Y31 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Vivo Y31 Pro by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $154. Vivo Y31 Pro was $154 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo Y31 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Vivo Y31 Pro (57/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo Y31 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo Y31 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the Vivo Y31 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo Y31 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo Y31 Pro — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo Y31 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Vivo Y31 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nothing Phone (2a) (57/100 vs 30/100).