Nothing Phone 2a vs Vivo Y500 4G
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| Feature |  Nothing Phone 2a |  Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 43,000.00 | KSh 42,000 – KSh 46,000 |
| Display | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits typical, 1100 nits HBM, 1300 nits peak | AMOLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm) | Unisoc T7300 (6 nm) |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.2, 114° (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93" Auxiliary lens |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 8100 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour | 44W wired Reverse wired Bypass charging |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major OS updates, Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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General
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nothing | Vivo |
| Model | Phone (2a) | vivo Y500 |
| Announced | 2024, March 05 (released 2024, March 12) | 2026, July 07 (released 2026, July 07) |
Design
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm | 163.7 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
Display
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits typical, 1100 nits HBM, 1300 nits peak | AMOLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density) | 6.83 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~450 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | — |
| Display features | 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits typical, 1100 nits HBM, 1300 nits peak | HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak) |
Performance
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm) | Unisoc T7300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage technology | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable storage | No | No (no card slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.2, 114° (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93" Auxiliary lens |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera features | HDR | — |
| Front camera video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 8100 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour | 44W wired Reverse wired Bypass charging |
Software
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major OS updates, Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
Network
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes, 360° | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Durability
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions |
Features
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, White, Milk, Blue | Midnight Blue, Pearl White |
Audio
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a | Vivo Y500 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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