Nothing Phone (2) vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Nothing Phone (2) leverages the flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor with superior Adreno 730 GPU, delivering noticeably faster performance and better gaming capabilities than the Dimensity 8200 in the V29 Pro. Display quality favors Nothing with 1600 nits peak brightness and LTPO technology for adaptive refresh rates, compared to V29 Pro's 1300 nits standard AMOLED. Camera systems present different strengths: Nothing excels with dual 50MP sensors, OIS on main and ultrawide, plus 4K 60fps video, while Vivo impresses with its 50MP front camera featuring autofocus and LED fill light, though ultrawide is limited to 8MP. Battery charging diverges significantly, with Vivo's 80W FlashCharge vastly outpacing Nothing's 45W wired charging, though Nothing adds 15W wireless capability. V29 Pro weighs 16 grams less and costs $150 less, making it exceptional value for the price. For performance and premium imaging, Nothing Phone (2) is the stronger choice, but budget-conscious buyers seeking fast charging and good everyday performance should consider Vivo V29 Pro.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Nothing Phone (2) if…
- →Iconic transparent design with improved Glyph lights
- →Snappy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- →Clean Nothing OS software experience
Buy the Vivo V29 Pro if…
- →50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- →80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Nothing Phone (2)
Pros
- Iconic transparent design with improved Glyph lights
- Snappy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- Clean Nothing OS software experience
- Wireless and reverse wireless charging
- Bright LTPO AMOLED display
Cons
- Only IP54 rated
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- Glyph Interface is more novelty than utility
Vivo V29 Pro
Pros
- 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- 80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
- Color-changing back panel is unique and eye-catching
- Dimensity 8200 offers strong mid-range performance
Cons
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality for the price
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom lens
- Funtouch OS is heavily skinned with bloatware
- No wireless charging support
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.45 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz A710 + 4x1.8 GHz A510) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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