iQOO 9 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Compare iQOO 9 and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro to understand which one suits your needs the best. The iQOO 9 is priced from ₹28,990, while Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is available at ₹29,999 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.
iQOO 9 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Comparison Overview
| Key Highlights | iQOO 9 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹28,990 | ₹29,999 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.56 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Rear Camera | 48MP (Wide-angle), 13MP (Telephoto), 13MP (Ultra-wide), 16MP (Front) | 50MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Telephoto), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 50MP (Front) |
| Battery | 4350mAh, 120W, Charger in the box | 5000mAh, 50W |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB (LPDDR5), 128GB (UFS 3.1) | 8GB (LPDDR5X), 128GB (UFS 2.2) |
Reasons To Consider
→ iQOO 9
Faster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (Snapdragon 888 Plus)Faster wired charging speeds for noticeably shorter charge times - (120W)Advanced image stabilization ensuring blur-free photos and steady handheld video - (Gimbal Stabilization)Sturdier chassis providing enhanced structural rigidity and hand feel - (Aluminium Frame)Super slow-motion video recording support producing fluid, detailed playback - (960 fps slomo)Faster storage enabling rapid app installs and seamless file transfers - (UFS 3.1)
Faster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (Snapdragon 888 Plus)Faster wired charging speeds for noticeably shorter charge times - (120W)Advanced image stabilization ensuring blur-free photos and steady handheld video - (Gimbal Stabilization)Sturdier chassis providing enhanced structural rigidity and hand feel - (Aluminium Frame)Super slow-motion video recording support producing fluid, detailed playback - (960 fps slomo)Faster storage enabling rapid app installs and seamless file transfers - (UFS 3.1) → Nothing Phone (3a) ProHigher optical zoom for clearer, detailed shots of distant subjects - (3X Zoom)Supports high-resolution video recording upto 8K@30fpsLarge image sensor capturing more ambient light - (1/1.56")Certified IP rating for water and dust resistance - (IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant))Sharper front-facing video recording for clearer calls and vlog clips - (4k@30fps)Equipped with reinforced, scratch-resistant cover glass - (Panda Glass)
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP (Wide-angle), 13MP (Telephoto), 13MP (Ultra-wide), 16MP (Front) | 50MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Telephoto), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4350mAh, 120W, Charger in the box | 5000mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 8GB (LPDDR5) | 8GB (LPDDR5X) | ||
| Storage | 128GB (UFS 3.1) | 128GB (UFS 2.2) |
General
| Box Contents | Phone, 120W Charger, Type-C Cable, USB-C-to-3.5mm adapter, Case, SIM Ejector Tool | Phone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Price | ₹42,990 | ₹29,999 |
Display
🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Display Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | ||
| LTPO Support | - | Yes | ||
| Playback Quality | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300Hz | 1000Hz | ||
| Display Size | 6.56 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Area | 75.1 cm² | 111.5 cm² | ||
| Display Form Factor | Curved Display | Flat Display | ||
| Screen to Body Ratio | - | 88% | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080pixels | 1084pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2376pixels | 2392pixels | ||
| Aspect Ratio | 1.85:1 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Density | 398ppi | 387ppi | ||
| Display Bit Rate | 10-bit | 10-bit | ||
| Color Gamut Range | 100% | 100% | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Typical Brightness | - | 800nits | ||
| High Brightness | - | 1300nits | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200nits | 3000nits | ||
| Eye Protection | TUV Rheinland certification | PWM Dimming | ||
| Contrast Ratio | 6,000,000:1 | 1,000,000:1 | ||
| Colour Gamut | - | DCI-P3 | ||
| Colour Depth | 1.07 Billion Colours | 1.07 Billion Colours | ||
| LTPS Support | Yes | - |
Body
🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Height | 159.1 mm | 163.5 mm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 75.1 mm | 77.5 mm | ||
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.35 mm | ||
| Weight | 200 grams | 211 grams | ||
| Screen Material | Glass | Panda Glass | ||
| Display Protection | - | Panda Glass | ||
| Back Material | Glass | 2.5D Glass | ||
| Side Material | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Panda glass | ||
| Ports | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| Additional Features | OTG | OTG | ||
| IP Rating | - | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
🏆 Winner: iQOO 9
| Chipset Manufacturer | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 Plus | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| Fabrication Size | 5 nm | 4 nm | ||
| Number of Cores | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| Clock Speed | 1x2.99 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | ||
| Cooling System | Vapor Chamber Cooling | Stainless Steel Vapor Cooling | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 810 |
Performance Benchmarks
| AnTuTu | 912027 | 812357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core | 1550 | 1181 | ||
| Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core | - | 3320 |
Operating System
| OS Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS Version | 12 | 15 | ||
| OS Skin | iQOO Funtouch | Nothing OS | ||
| Gaming Mode | - | Yes | ||
| OS Updates | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| Security Updates | 4 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | - | Nothing Essential Space |
Main Camera
🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Main Camera Megapixel | 48MP | 50MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Camera Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.88 | ||
| Main Camera Lens Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Main Camera Camera Sensor | - | Samsung ISOCELL GNJ | ||
| Main Camera Sensor Size | - | 1/1.56" | ||
| Main Camera Camera Features | Gimbal OIS, PDAF | Auto Focus, Dual Pixel PDAF, EIS, OIS | ||
| Main Camera #2 Megapixel | 13MP | 50MP | ||
| Main Camera #2 Aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.5 | ||
| Main Camera #2 Field of View | - | 33.6° | ||
| Main Camera #2 Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Main Camera #2 Sensor Size | - | 1/1.95" | ||
| Main Camera #2 Camera Features | 2x Optical Zoom, PDAF | 3x Optical Zoom, 60x Ultra Zoom, 6x in-sensor Zoom, Auto Focus, EIS, OIS | ||
| Main Camera #3 Megapixel | 13MP | 8MP | ||
| Main Camera #3 Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 | ||
| Main Camera #3 Field of View | 120° | 120° | ||
| Main Camera #3 Lens Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Main Camera #3 Sensor Size | - | 1/4" | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR | Cinematic Mode, HDR, Macro Mode, Night mode, Portrait mode | ||
| Camera Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Dynamic Video Recording Support | SDR recording | HDR recording | ||
| Stereo Sound Recording Support | Yes | Yes | ||
| Slow Motion Recording | 960 fps slomo | 120 fps slomo | ||
| Auto Focus Type | PDAF | PDAF | ||
| Max Zoom Supported | - | 50-100X | ||
| Optical Zoom Support | 2X | 3X | ||
| Video Features | - | HDR, Video Portrait | ||
| Video Recording | - | 1080p@120fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@30fps, 8K@30fps | ||
| Log Video Recording Support | - | Yes |
Selfie Camera
🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Front Camera #1 Megapixel | 16MP | 50MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera #1 Aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.2 | ||
| Front Camera #1 Focal Length | - | 24 mm | ||
| Front Camera #1 Field of View | - | 81.2° | ||
| Front Camera #1 Lens Type | - | Wide | ||
| Front Camera #1 Camera Sensor | - | Samsung ISOCELL JN1 | ||
| Front Camera #1 Sensor Size | - | 1/2.76" | ||
| Features | Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | HdR, Night mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Auto Focus Type | - | Fixed Focus | ||
| Video Features | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Video Recording | 1080@30fps | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| HDR Recording Support | SDR recording | SDR recording |
Battery
🏆 Winner: iQOO 9
| Battery Capacity | 4350mAh | 5000mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Reverse Wired Charging Support | - | Yes | ||
| Charging Speed Wired | 120W | 50W | ||
| Charging Speed Reverse Wired | - | 7.5W |
Battery Test Results
| Charging Time (0 To 50%) | - | 1hr 12 min (0 to 100%) |
|---|
Memory
🏆 Winner: iQOO 9
| Storage Size | 128 | 128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM Size | 8 | 8 | ||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Type | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G | 5G | ||
| Band Types | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA | ||
| 2G Bands | 2, 3, 5, 8 | 1800, 1900, 850, 900 | ||
| 3G Bands | 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 | UMTS / WCDMA 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 | ||
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | ||
| 5G Bands | 1, 5, 8, 3, 28A, 41, 77, 78 | SA/NSA 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 |
Connectivity
🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | WiFi 5 | WiFi 6 | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Bluetooth Codecs | A2DP, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, LE | A2DP, LE | ||
| GPS | GPS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC Support | Supported | Supported |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors on Board | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Electronic Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Haptic Feedback | X-axis Linear Motor | Haptic Motor |
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