Nothing Phone (3) vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Nothing Phone (3) vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5200mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $699 vs…
Nothing
Phone (3)
$699
5categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
6categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Neo 9, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the iQOO Neo 9 takes the lead, while the Phone (3) is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Phone (3) if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
Phone (3) leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3) wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (3) vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nitsWinner | 1400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 1,850,000Winner | 1,620,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6500Winner | 5440 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent dual-layer glass back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
Nothing Phone (3)
Nothing matures its design language with full IP68 water resistance, a dedicated 3x periscope telephoto lens, and the bloatware-free Nothing OS 3.0 powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14