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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 47/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 3 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 639,225); the Nubia Neo 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 3
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nubia Neo 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 3 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 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 | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.5×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 3
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 3 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Nubia Neo 3 by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Nubia Neo 3 by just 6 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 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 3 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 52/100).