Quick Verdict
- Choose Vivo V40 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Vivo V40 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Vivo V40 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Vivo V40 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone (2a)
Vivo V40
Performance
74.4
83.5 ★
Camera
76.0
78.0 ★
Battery
88.0
100.0 ★
Gaming
71.8
82.5 ★
Overall
79.6
86.3 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Vivo V40
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Vivo V40
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Vivo V40
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Vivo V40
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Vivo V40
86.3/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (2a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Vivo V40
📷 Camera
🏆 Vivo V40
🔋 Battery
🏆 Vivo V40
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Vivo V40
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.78"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 4500 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080x2412
1260x2800
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC4
Adreno 720
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main 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/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5500 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
80W wired, PD Reverse wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
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/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
164.2 x 75 x 7.6 mm (6.46 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
Weight
190g
190g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Black, White, Milk, Blue
Stellar Silver (Titanium Grey), Nebula Purple (Lotus Purple), Ganges Blue, Moonlight White, Sunglow Peach
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Our Verdict
Vivo V40 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 86.3/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Nothing Phone (2a) puts up a strong fight with a score of 79.6/100. However, Nothing Phone (2a) offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Vivo V40
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 80W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (2a) or Vivo V40?
Vivo V40 is the overall winner with a score of 86.3/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (2a) or Vivo V40?
Vivo V40 wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Vivo V40 has better battery with a score of 100.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Vivo V40 is better for gaming with a score of 82.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone (2a) offers better value at PKR 116,999 with a value score of 2.5.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (2a) and Vivo V40?
Nothing Phone (2a) costs PKR 116,999 while Vivo V40 costs PKR 139,999. The price difference is PKR 23,000.
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