OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2101
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 4 points higher (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.5×76.0×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 39.1% 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 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 66/100).