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 — 35/100 vs 30/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Nothing Phone (1) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Nothing Phone (1)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nothing Phone (1) scores 5 points higher (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) leads (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (42/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (1) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 830458 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
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
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (53/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (42/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
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 5 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 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
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 27/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.