Nothing Phone (1) vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (1) leads — 56/100 vs 53/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 820,210); the Nothing Phone (1) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (1)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3012 vs 2577
- Better camera (53/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1059
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nothing Phone (1) scores 3 points higher (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (1) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (1) and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Nothing Phone (1) by 15.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (53/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (1) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (1) leads on camera score (53/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nothing Phone (1) (53/100 vs 32/100).