Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs iQOO 9T 5G
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than iQOO 9T 5G. In terms of display resolution, iQOO 9T 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than iQOO 9T 5G
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | iQOO 9T 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 13 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 28999 | Rs. 36999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The Expected cost of Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 28999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 2, 2022. The cost of iQOO 9T 5G is Rs. 36999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to iQOO 9T 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as iQOO 9T 5G has Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 518 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO 9T 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than iQOO 9T 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO 9T 5G's 16 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 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | iQOO 9T 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | A059 | iQOO 9T |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | August 2, 2022 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED E5 LTPO 2.0 (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 1200 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 518 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness | 1200Hz Touch |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, E-compass, Ambient light sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Benchmark (Antutu v10): 825,564, 2 High-definition Mics Dual Stereo Speakers, 4 nm TSMC process (N4), Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, Glyph Interface: 26 Individually Addressable Zones, 10 New Ringtones and Notification Sounds, Glyph Timer, Essential Notifications, Volume Indicator, Glyph Composer, Glyph Torch, Glyph Progress (Now Supports Google Calendar), Flip to Glyph, Bedtime Schedule, Music Visualisation, Camera Countdown, Glyph Fill Light | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50mm, 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom, 49.5° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120° FOV, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.98 Portrait |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50MP, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, PRO, Ultra HD Document, Pro Sports Mode, Dual-View Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Sony IMX615, Advanced HDR, Night Mode, Motion, Photo, Lenticular | HDR |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |