iQOO 9 SE vs Nothing Phone (3a)
32
Beebom Score
75
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.62", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+13MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 66W | 5000mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.62", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+13MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 66W | 5000mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery and Gaming | Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery and Gaming | Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Sunset Sierra, Space Fusion | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 23, 2022 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 26, 2022 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹33,990 | ₹24,999 | ||
| Colors | Sunset Sierra, Space Fusion | Black, White, Blue | ||
| Launch | February 23, 2022 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 26, 2022 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹33,990 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.62 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 398 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.62 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 398 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Weight | 199 grams | 208 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Dragontrail Glass | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Panda Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 199 grams | 208 grams | ||
| Front | Dragontrail Glass | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Panda Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 9 SE
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Features | HDR | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:iQOO 9 SE
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 66 W | 50 W | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 66 W | 50 W |
Memory
Winner:iQOO 9 SE
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Yes, 360˚ | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Yes, 360˚ | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
