Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5400mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $429…
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
5categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
4categories won
1 categories tied · 10 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro claims the overall win over the vivo iQOO Neo 9, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3a) Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3a) Pro. Choose the Phone (3a) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iQOO Neo 9 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3a) Pro wins on endurance with 5,400 mAh and 65W fast charging.
Phone (3a) Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3a) Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 2x dedicated optical zoom.
Phone (3a) Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $429 vs $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 (3a) Pro vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | — | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nitsWinner | 1400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | — | 1,620,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 5440 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 2x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAhWinner | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | 14 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $429Winner | $699 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing refines its distinctive transparent vision by introducing 25W wireless charging, dedicated 2x portrait optics, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processing to the popular sub-flagship line.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
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