Nothing Phone (2a) vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Nothing Phone (2a) vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5000mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $349 vs…
Nothing
Phone (2a)
$349
2categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
8categories won
3 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Phone (2a) 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 Phone (2a) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
iQOO Neo 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Phone (2a) wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Phone (2a) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 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.
Phone (2a) vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (2a) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 1400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2a) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 710,000 | 1,620,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2610 | 5440Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (2a) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (2a) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2a) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8.55 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Build | Polycarbonate unibody, transparent back with dual-camera eyes | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (2a) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | — |
| Security updates | 4 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (2a) | 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 | $349Winner | $699 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
Bringing the iconic transparent design, 3-part Glyph interface, 5000 mAh battery, and custom Dimensity 7200 Pro chip down to $349, the Nothing Phone (2a) dominates the affordable mid-range.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14