iQOO 9 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

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Key Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Display	6.56", AMOLED, 120Hz	6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera	48MP+13MP+13MP/16MP (Front)	50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front)
Battery	4350mAh, 120W	5000mAh, 50W
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Display	6.56", AMOLED, 120Hz	6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera	48MP+13MP+13MP/16MP (Front)	50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front)
Battery	4350mAh, 120W	5000mAh, 50W
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB

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Recommended For	Performance and Gaming	Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera
Recommended For	Performance and Gaming	Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera

General

Colors	Legend, Alpha, Phoenix	Grey, Black
Launch	February 23, 2022	March 04, 2025
Availability	February 26, 2022	March 11, 2025
Launch Price	₹42,990	₹29,999
Colors	Legend, Alpha, Phoenix	Grey, Black
Launch	February 23, 2022	March 04, 2025
Availability	February 26, 2022	March 11, 2025
Launch Price	₹42,990	₹29,999

Display

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Features	HDR10+	HDR10+
Size	6.56 inches	6.77 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	1084 pixels
Resolution Height	2376 pixels	2392 pixels
Resolution Ratio	1.85:1	19.5:9
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	6.56 inches	6.77 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	1084 pixels
Resolution Height	2376 pixels	2392 pixels
Resolution Ratio	1.85:1	19.5:9
Pixel Per Inch	398 ppi	387 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	FHD+
Peak Brightness	1200 nits	3000 nits

Body

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Weight	200 grams	211 grams
Front	Dragontrail Glass	Panda Glass
Back	Glass	Glass
Side	Aluminium Frame	Plastic Frame
Build Quality	Plastic Material	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	200 grams	211 grams
Front	Dragontrail Glass	Panda Glass
Back	Glass	Glass
Side	Aluminium Frame	Plastic Frame
Build Quality	Plastic Material	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

Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 888 Plus	Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 660	Adreno 810
Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 888 Plus	Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 660	Adreno 810

Main Camera

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Camera Resolution	48 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	13 MP	50 MP
Camera 2 Type	Telephoto	Telephoto
Camera 3 Resolution	13 MP	8 MP
Camera 3 Type	Ultra-wide	Ultra-wide
Features	Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama	HDR, LED Flash, Panorama
Stabilization	Gimbal Stabilization	OIS
Video		HDR
Camera Resolution	48 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	13 MP	50 MP
Camera 2 Type	Telephoto	Telephoto
Camera 3 Resolution	13 MP	8 MP
Camera 3 Type	Ultra-wide	Ultra-wide
Features	Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama	HDR, LED Flash, Panorama
Stabilization	Gimbal Stabilization	OIS
Video		HDR

Operating System

Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	iQOO Funtouch	Nothing OS
OS Updates(Years)	3 year(s)	3 year(s)
AI Features		Nothing Essential Space
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	iQOO Funtouch	Nothing OS
OS Updates(Years)	3 year(s)	3 year(s)
AI Features		Nothing Essential Space

Selfie Camera

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Front Camera Resolution	16 MP	50 MP
Features	Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps
Front Camera Type		Wide
Front Camera Resolution	16 MP	50 MP
Features	Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps
Front Camera Type		Wide

Battery

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Capacity	4350 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	120 W	50 W
Capacity	4350 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	120 W	50 W

Memory

Winner:iQOO 9

Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 2.2
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5X
Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 2.2
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5X

Network

Sim Slot	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA	5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA
Sim Slot	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA	5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

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	GLONASS, GPS	BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1)
NFC	Supported	Supported
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	GLONASS, GPS	BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1)
NFC	Supported	Supported
Radio	-	-

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Optical (under display)	Optical (under display)
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint Scanner	Optical (under display)	Optical (under display)
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor

iQOO 9 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Key Specifications

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General

Display

Body

Processor

Main Camera

Operating System

Selfie Camera

Battery

Memory

Network

Connectivity

Features

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