Nothing Phone (3a) vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5200mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $349 vs…
Nothing
Phone (3a)
$349
5categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
5categories won
3 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) 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 (3a) is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Phone (3a) 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 (3a) leads gaming and raw performance powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro and 12GB RAM.
Phone (3a) wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Phone (3a) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 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) vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nitsWinner | 1400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000Winner | 1,620,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 8900Winner | 5440 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3a) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 2 | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3a) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, translucent polycarbonate rear panel with Glyph LEDs | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3a) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | — |
| Security updates | 3 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3a) | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $349Winner | $699 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing continues its mission to make smartphones fun again with the Phone (3a), pairing its translucent Glyph LED aesthetic with custom Dimensity 7350 Pro power and a bloatware-free Android 15 experience.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
- 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