Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs vivo iQOO Neo 9

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5000mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $399…

Nothing

iQOO Neo 9

$699

8categories won

3 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9. Choose the iQOO Neo 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryiQOO Neo 9

iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.

🎮 GamingiQOO Neo 9

iQOO Neo 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

📸 CameraNothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus wins photography with 50MP main imaging.

🏷️ ValueNothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $699.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	iQOO Neo 9
Screen size	6.7"	6.78"
Resolution	1084 x 2412	1260 x 2800Winner
Pixel density	395 ppi	453 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	144 HzWinner
Peak brightness	1300 nits	1400 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	iQOO Neo 9
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Process node	4 nm	—
AnTuTu score	790,000	1,620,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3480	5440Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	—
Maximum storage	256GB	—

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	iQOO Neo 9
Main sensor	50 MP	—
Rear cameras	2	—
Ultrawide	50 MP	—
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	16 MP
Max video	4K@30fps (Front & Rear), 1080p@120fps	8K@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	iQOO Neo 9
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,160 mAhWinner
Wired charging	50 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	No

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	iQOO Neo 9
Weight	190 g	190 g
Thickness	8.5 mm	8 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP54	IP54
Build	Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	iQOO Neo 9
Operating system	Android 14	14
OS updates	3 years	—
Security updates	4 years	—

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, vivo iQOO Neo 9
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	iQOO Neo 9
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$399Winner	$699