Oppo A3 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Oppo A3 vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 5100mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $699 vs $699…

Oppo
Oppo A3
$699
0categories won

vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
8categories won
5 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Oppo A3, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9. Choose the iQOO Neo 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Oppo A3 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
iQOO Neo 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
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.
Oppo A3 vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Oppo A3 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1604 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 1400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Oppo A3 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu score | 285,000 | 1,620,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1420 | 5440Winner |
Camera
| Specification | Oppo A3 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 16 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Oppo A3 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Oppo A3 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
Software and support
| Specification | Oppo A3 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, ColorOS 14 | 14 |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Oppo A3 | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
Oppo A3
Oppo A3 is engineered for maximum durability with double-tempered glass, MIL-STD-810H shock resistance, 5100mAh battery with 45W SUPERVOOC charging, and 120Hz 1000-nit sunlight display.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
- Battery
- 5,100mAh
- Software
- 14, ColorOS 14
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