iQOO Z9s vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5500mAh, 44W | 5000mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5500mAh, 44W | 5000mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Onyx Green, Titanium Matte | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 21, 2024 | November 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 23, 2024 | December 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹19,999 | ₹20,999 | ||
| Colors | Onyx Green, Titanium Matte | Black, White, Blue | ||
| Launch | August 21, 2024 | November 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 23, 2024 | December 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹19,999 | ₹20,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO Z9s
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 388 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 388 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1800 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Weight | 180 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Schott Xensation | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Schott Xensation | Panda glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Loudspeaker | ||
| Weight | 180 grams | 199 grams | ||
| Front | Schott Xensation | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Schott Xensation | Panda glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7300 | Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Vivo Funtouch | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7300 | Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Vivo Funtouch | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO Z9s
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tie
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, Night, Portrait | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, Night, Portrait | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:iQOO Z9s
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 44 W | 33 W | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 44 W | 33 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-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 nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, QZSS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | - | |||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, QZSS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | - | |||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Erase | AI Smart Backlight | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Fingerprint Scanner, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Erase | AI Smart Backlight | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Fingerprint Scanner, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
