Nothing Phone (2a) vs vivo X200 Ultra
Compare Nothing Phone (2a) vs vivo X200 Ultra side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (2a)
$349
3categories won
vivo
X200 Ultra
$1,249
15categories won
3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo X200 Ultra takes the overall win
The vivo X200 Ultra proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a), outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X200 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X200 Ultra. Choose the X200 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (2a) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X200 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
X200 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
X200 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.7x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (2a) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 vs $1249.
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 X200 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (2a) | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.82" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1440 x 3168Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 510 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2a) | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 710,000 | 3,090,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2610 | 10480Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (2a) | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.7x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (2a) | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2a) | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.55 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68/IP69 |
| Build | Polycarbonate unibody, transparent back with dual-camera eyes | Armor Glass front, aerospace titanium alloy frame, eco-leather or frosted AG glass rear with diamond-cut camera ring |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (2a) | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | Android 16 (Funtouch OS 16 / OriginOS 5) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (2a) | X200 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $349Winner | $1,249 |
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 X200 Ultra
Armed with a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor and the legendary 200MP Zeiss APO telephoto periscope, the vivo X200 Ultra delivers the purest mobile optical clarity and portrait reproduction ever engineered.
- Display
- 6.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh