Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) vs iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2408 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) | iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 51999 | Rs. 14999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 01, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 51999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 24, 2024. The cost of iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 14999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.72 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has Screen type where as iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 460 PPI & iQOO's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.8% than iQOO's phone ~ 86.4%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 3 (16GB RAM + 512GB) | iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Phone 3 | Z9x |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 5 years | |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | July 01, 2025 | April 24, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset (Screen Protector Pre Applied), User Guide, Safety Guide, Sim Ejector, Protective Case, 5A Cable | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.59 x 160.6 x 8.99 mm | 76 x 165.7 x 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | No |
| Colors | White, Black | Tornado Green, Storm Grey |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Flexible LTPS (1.07B) | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.8% | ~ 86.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | Peak Brightness: 4500 nits,, Outdoor Brightness: 1600 nits Typical Brightness: 800 nits | |
| Display Dimming | PWM Frequency: 2160 Hz | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, Touch sampling rate: 1000 Hz, | 1000 nits Local Peak Brightness, Low Blue Light Certification |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 - SA/NSA | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77(3300-3800MHz)/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4G/5G/6G Tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,946,119 (Total) (v10) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 218,340 | |
| Geekbench Score | 6,901 (Multi Core) (v6) 2,137 (Single Core) 13,758 (OpenCL) 18,903 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 15,824 (Wild Life) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC and SBAS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Flicker Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Fingerprint, Gyroscope sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | New Glyph Interface at Back | Dual Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) OV50H, f/1.68 Aperture, 1/1.3 inch Sensor Size, OIS, Autofocus, Staggered HDR 50 MP 3X Periscope Lens (JN5, f/2.68 Aperture, 1/2.75 inch Sensor Size, OIS, 3X Optical Zoom, 60X Digital Zoom, Autofocus 50 MP ƒ/2.2 JN1, f2.2 Aperture, 1/2.76 inch Sensor, EIS, Staggered HDR | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom 60X, TrueLens Engine 4, Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture Mode, Night Mode, Macro Mode, Action Mode, Video recording | Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Pro, Live photo, Documents | Front: Portrait, Photo, Video, Live Photo |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) JN1, f/2.2 Aperture, 1/2.76 inch Sensor Size, EIS, Staggered HDR Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2.05 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p, 4K | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Chipset | qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 |
| CPU | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720 | 1x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz& 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Adreno 710 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Symmetric Stereo Speakers | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Flash Charge |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 5W | |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 21 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 71 hours | |