Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo iQOO 9T

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4700); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,306,162 vs 1,425,446).

The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 81
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 64
Vivo iQOO 9T
Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 58
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 198g vs 206g

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo iQOO 9T, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo iQOO 9T: The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) Vivo iQOO 9T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 2306162 1425446
Geekbench Single 2162 1761
Geekbench Multi 6847 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 65W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm
Weight 198 g 206 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
76/100
2306162 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 9T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
61/100 -61.8%
1425446 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3) leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 61.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
Vivo iQOO 9T
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (81/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO 9T — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (81/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.