Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nothing Phone (3a) (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) leads — 60/100 vs 53/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 971,424); the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 32/100)
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) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 7 points higher (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 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) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 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 | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 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)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 8.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (61/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 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) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.