iQOO Z9s vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Compare iQOO Z9s and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite to understand which one suits your needs the best. The iQOO Z9s is priced from ₹22,799, while Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is available at ₹21,999 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 Z9s vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Comparison Overview
| Key Highlights | iQOO Z9s | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹22,799 | ₹21,999 |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| Display | 6.77", FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77", FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (Wide-angle), 2MP (Depth), 16MP (Front) | 50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 2MP (Macro), 16MP (Front) |
| Battery | 5500mAh, 44Watt, Charger in the box | 5000mAh, 33Watt |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB (LPDDR4X), 128GB (UFS 2.2) | 8GB (LPDDR4X), 128GB (UFS 2.2) |
Performance Scorecard
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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite100
iQOO Z9s84
CameraSee More Details
iQOO Z9s100
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite90
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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite100
iQOO Z9s96
BatterySee More Details
iQOO Z9s100
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite74
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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite100
iQOO Z9s64
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77", FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP (Wide-angle), 2MP (Depth), 16MP (Front) | 50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 2MP (Macro), 16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5500mAh, 44Watt, Charger in the box | 5000mAh, 33Watt | ||
| RAM | 8GB (LPDDR4X) | 8GB (LPDDR4X) | ||
| Storage | 128GB (UFS 2.2) | 128GB (UFS 2.2) |
General
| Box Contents | Phone, 44W Charger, Type-C Cable, Case, SIM Ejector Tool | Phone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Case | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Onyx Green, Titanium Matte | Black, White, Blue | ||
| Launch | August 21, 2024 | November 27, 2025 | ||
| Stores | Amazon, Flipkart, IQOO | Flipkart, Amazon, Vijay Sales, Croma, Reliance Digital | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹19,999 | ₹20,999 |
Display
🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Display Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | ||
| Playback Quality | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Display Size | 6.77 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Area | 110.9cm² | 110.9cm² | ||
| Display Form Factor | Curved Display | Flat Display | ||
| Screen to Body Ratio | 93.13 | 86.7 | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Density | 388ppi | 387ppi | ||
| Display Bit Rate | 10-bit | 10-bit | ||
| Color Gamut Range | 100% | - | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| High Brightness | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Eye Protection | Blue Light Filters | PWM Dimming | ||
| Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000:1 | 1,000,000:1 | ||
| Colour Gamut | DCI-P3 | - | ||
| Colour Depth | 1.07 Billion Colours | 1.07 Billion Colours | ||
| LTPS Support | - | Yes | ||
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 1000Hz | ||
| Typical Brightness | - | 800 nits |
Body
🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Height | 163.72mm | 164mm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 75mm | 78mm | ||
| Thickness | 7.49mm | 8.3mm | ||
| Weight | 180 grams | 199 grams | ||
| Screen Material | Glass | Panda Glass | ||
| Display Protection | Schott Xensation | Panda Glass | ||
| Back Material | Plastic | Panda Glass | ||
| Side Material | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Schott Xensation | Panda glass | ||
| Ports | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| Additional Features | OTG | USB Type-C (bottom) | ||
| IP Rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | - | ||
| Sound Tuning | No Tuning | No Tuning |
Processor
🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Chipset Manufacturer | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300 | Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
| Fabrication Size | 4nm | 4nm | ||
| Number of Cores | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| Clock Speed | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | ||
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 | ||
| Cooling System | - | LiquidCool Technology |
Performance Benchmarks
| AnTuTu | 679810 | 688247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core | 1058 | 1058 | ||
| Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core | 3025 | 3025 |
Main Camera
🏆 Winner: iQOO Z9s
| Main Camera #1 Megapixel | 50MP | 50MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Camera #1 Aperture | f/1.79 | f/1.88 | ||
| Main Camera #1 Pixel Size | 0.8µm | - | ||
| Main Camera #1 Lens Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Main Camera #1 Camera Sensor | Sony IMX882 | - | ||
| Main Camera #1 Sensor Size | 1/1.95" | 1/1.57" | ||
| Main Camera #1 Camera Features | OIS, PDAF | Auto Focus, EIS | ||
| Main Camera #2 Megapixel | 2MP | 8MP | ||
| Main Camera #2 Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.2 | ||
| Pixel Size | 0.64µm | - | ||
| Main Camera #2 Lens Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR, Macro Mode, Motion Photos, Night mode, Portrait mode | ||
| Camera Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Dynamic Video Recording Support | SDR recording | SDR recording | ||
| Slow Motion Recording | No slomo | 120 fps slomo | ||
| Auto Focus Type | PDAF | PDAF | ||
| Zoom Capability | 2-10X | 2-10X | ||
| Lens Enhancements | No enhancement | No enhancement | ||
| Video Features | gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video | ||
| Video Recording | 1080p, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 1080p@120fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps | ||
| Main Camera #1 Focal Length | - | 24mm | ||
| Main Camera #2 Focal Length | - | 15mm | ||
| Main Camera #2 Field of View | - | 119.5 | ||
| Main Camera #2 Sensor Size | - | 1/4" | ||
| Main Camera #3 Megapixel | - | 2MP | ||
| Main Camera #3 Aperture | - | f/2.4 | ||
| Main Camera #3 Lens Type | - | Macro | ||
| Dedicated Imaging Chip | - | No Chip |
Operating System
| OS Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS Version | 14 | 15 | ||
| OS Skin | Vivo Funtouch | Nothing OS | ||
| Gaming Mode | Yes | Yes | ||
| OS Updates | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| Security Updates | 3 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Erase | AI Smart Backlight |
Selfie Camera
🏆 Winner: Tie
| Front Camera #1 Megapixel | 16MP | 16MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera #1 Aperture | f/2.45 | f/2.45 | ||
| Front Camera #1 Pixel Size | 1µm | - | ||
| Front Camera #1 Lens Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Front Camera #1 Sensor Size | 1/3.0" | 1/3" | ||
| Features | Night, Portrait | Face unlock, Night mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Fixed Focus | Fixed Focus | ||
| Video Features | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Video Recording | 1080@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| HDR Recording Support | SDR recording | SDR recording | ||
| Front Camera #1 Focal Length | - | 24mm |
Battery
🏆 Winner: iQOO Z9s
| Battery Capacity | 5500mAh | 5000mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Reverse Wired Charging Support | Yes | Yes | ||
| Charging Speed Wired | 44W | 33W | ||
| Charging Speed Reverse Wired | 7.5W | 5W |
Network
| Sim Type | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G | 5G | ||
| Band Types | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA | ||
| 2G Bands | 1800, 850, 900 | 1800, 1900, 850, 900 | ||
| 3G Bands | 1, 5, 8 | UMTS/WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 | ||
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | ||
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78 SA/NSA | SA/NSA 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 |
Connectivity
🏆 Winner: Tie
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Version | WiFi 6 | WiFi 6 | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Bluetooth Codecs | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE | ||
| GPS | GNSS, GPS, QZSS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors on Board | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Facial Recognition | 2D Face Recognition | 2D Face Recognition | ||
| Haptic Feedback | - | X-axis Linear Motor |
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