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 |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Battery and Gaming | Display, Battery, 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 Country | India | India | ||
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 | Cinematic Mode, HDR, Macro Mode, Night mode, Portrait mode | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | HDR, Video Portrait |
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 |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | HdR, Night mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 4350 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| 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 |
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, UMTS, 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 | 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, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
