Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (2a) vs vivo S17
Comparison between Nothing Phone (2a) and vivo S17: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: Nothing Phone (2a), ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Phone (2a) | S17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (2a), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 684,574
- against 632,216
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- OS Version
- 14
- against 13
vivo S17, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 453 ppi
- against 394 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 80 W
- against 45 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2a) | S17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 684,574 Best value | 632,216 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,187 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,643 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A715 cores at 2.8 GHz and 6 Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 1× Cortex-A78 at 2.5 GHz, 3× Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz, and 4× Cortex-A55 at up to 1.9 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,151 | — |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2a) | S17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Grey, Blue | Black, Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 164.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.6 % | 90.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (2a) | S17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Phone (2a) | S17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| 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 | 394 ppi | 453 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 360 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (2a) | S17 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (2a) | S17 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Software
| Specification | Phone (2a) | S17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (2a) | S17 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, 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 | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps Best value | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (2a) | S17 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (2a) | S17 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 329 € | — |
| Model numbers | A142 | V2283A |
