Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs vivo iQOO Z9
Comparison between Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and vivo iQOO Z9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo iQOO Z9, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Phone (2a) Plus | iQOO Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
vivo iQOO Z9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 866,863
- against 774,023
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | iQOO Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 720 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz Best value | 2.63 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 774,023 | 866,863 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,195 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,662 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A715 cores at 3.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with one 2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 core, four 2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 cores, and three 1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,377 | — |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | iQOO Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, White | Black, White, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 194.6 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.1 % | 89.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP64 Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | iQOO Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | iQOO Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,260 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 453 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Color LED Notifications | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, Always-On Display, Curved Glass, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | iQOO Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | iQOO Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | iQOO Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | iQOO Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps | 5,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 160 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | iQOO Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | iQOO Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A142P | V2361A |
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