Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo iQOO 9T
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 9T leads — 61/100 vs 60/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 9T is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo iQOO 9T
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 201g vs 206g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo iQOO 9T, the Vivo iQOO 9T scores 1 points higher (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo iQOO 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 9T leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 9T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (61/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Vivo iQOO 9T edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 9T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Vivo iQOO 9T leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.