Nubia Neo 3 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nubia Neo 3 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 3 leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 3 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Neo 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Nubia Neo 3
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nubia Neo 3 scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 3 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | — | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (65/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Neo 3 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Neo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 3 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Neo 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.