Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 53/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 971,424); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 50W vs 44W
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1161
- Lighter: 188g vs 201g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 8 points higher (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 9.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (64/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.