Both iQOO Z9s 5G and Nothing Phone 3a Lite comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Lite has better resolution of 2392 x 1084 than iQOO Z9s 5G which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | iQOO Z9s 5G | Nothing Phone 3a Lite |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19999 | Rs. 20595 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 21, 2024. The cost of iQOO Z9s 5G is Rs. 19999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 29, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Lite is Rs. 20595.
There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. iQOO's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.7% than Nothing's phone ~ 86.7%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | iQOO Z9s 5G | Nothing Phone 3a Lite |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | I2403, Z9s | A001T |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 21, 2024 | October 29, 2025 |
| In The Box | Documentation, Type-A to Type C Cable, USB Power Adapter, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (applied) | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Lite case, Phone (3a) Lite screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.72 x 7.49 mm | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Titanium Matte, Onyx Green | Black, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.7% | ~ 86.7% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 1800nits Brightness, 2160 Hz PWM Dimming, 100% P3 Color Gamut, 8000000:1 Contrast Ratio | 2160Hz PWM, HDR |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, wifi direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 942,670 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,884 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,005 (Single Core) 2,536 (OpenCL) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, GNSS, QZSS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope Sensor | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ultra Gaming Mode , Dual Stereo Speakers, LPDDR4X RAM, Wet Touch Technology | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 2 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ Ultra Wide | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX882 (50MP) | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Portrait, Night, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Ultra HD Document, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Pro, Live photo | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Focal Length 24 MM F/2.45 SENSOR 1/3" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | Nothing OS 3.5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Flash Charge | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 5W |