Nothing Phone (2a) vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 40/100 vs 11/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 29 points (40/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 42
Design 62
Value for money 86
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 29 points higher (40/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (54/100 vs 0/100). 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 Y53t 5G are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 985261
Geekbench Single 1100
Geekbench Multi 3000
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 2412x1084 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 186 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (54/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 29 points (40/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.