OnePlus Nord CE3 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The OnePlus Nord CE3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE3 leads — 54/100 vs 53/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 806,420); the OnePlus Nord CE3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE3
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE3 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3034 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 184g vs 188g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 806420
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1126
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the OnePlus Nord CE3 scores 1 points higher (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the OnePlus Nord CE3 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the OnePlus Nord CE3 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE3 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 806420 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1126 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3034 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×75.5×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE3 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads OnePlus Nord CE3 by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the OnePlus Nord CE3 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the OnePlus Nord CE3 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE3 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The OnePlus Nord CE3 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 OnePlus Nord CE3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The OnePlus Nord CE3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE3 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the OnePlus Nord CE3 (56/100 vs 48/100).