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Nothing Phone (2a) vs vivo Y18

The vivo Y18 is a mid-range phone at Rs. 38,499, while the Nothing Phone (2a) is a premium device at Rs. 116,999 — a price difference of Rs. 78,500.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 120Hz vs 90Hz display
  • 12GB vs 4GB RAM
  • Rs. 78,500 price difference
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Nothing Phone (2a)

Nothing Phone (2a)

12GB / 256GB
Rs. 116,999
Price in Pakistan
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vivo Y18

vivo Y18

4GB / 128GB
Rs. 38,499
Price in Pakistan
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Overall Winner Nothing Phone (2a) Wins 3 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 🔋Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose vivo Y18 if you want the best value for your money.
  • Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Nothing Phone (2a)
vivo Y18
Performance
74.4
53.4
Camera
76.0
76.0
Battery
88.0
86.0
Gaming
71.8
54.3
Overall
79.6
66.1
Value for Money
Best Value ★

Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

Performance Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (2a)
74.4
vivo Y18
53.4
Camera
Nothing Phone (2a)
76.0
vivo Y18
76.0
Battery Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (2a)
88.0
vivo Y18
86.0
Gaming Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (2a)
71.8
vivo Y18
54.3
Overall Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (2a)
79.6
vivo Y18
66.1
Value for Money vivo Y18
Nothing Phone (2a)
Lower Value
vivo Y18
Best Value
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (2a)
74.4/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (2a)
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (2a)
71.8/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (2a)
79.6/100
Best Value
vivo Y18
vivo Y18
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
💰 Value
🏆 vivo Y18
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.56"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 840 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080x2412
720x1612
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC4
Mali-G52 MC2
RAM
12 GB
4 GB
Storage
256 GB
128 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/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Yes
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
15W wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
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
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.0, 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
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
190g
185g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White, Milk, Blue
Mocha Brown, Wave Aqua
💻 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

Nothing Phone (2a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 79.6/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Battery, Gaming. vivo Y18 puts up a strong fight with a score of 66.1/100. However, vivo Y18 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 Y18

Pros
  • All-day battery life
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera
  • Slow 15W charging

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Nothing Phone (2a) or vivo Y18?

Nothing Phone (2a) is the overall winner with a score of 79.6/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (2a) or vivo Y18?

Both phones have identical camera scores.

Which has better battery life?

Nothing Phone (2a) has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.

Which is better for gaming?

Nothing Phone (2a) is better for gaming with a score of 71.8/100.

Which offers better value for money?

vivo Y18 offers better value at PKR 38,499 with a value score of 3.6.

What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (2a) and vivo Y18?

Nothing Phone (2a) costs PKR 116,999 while vivo Y18 costs PKR 38,499. The price difference is PKR 78,500.

Nothing Phone (2a)
Rs. 116,999
vivo Y18
Rs. 38,499