Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs iQOO Z10 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) and iQOO Z10 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | iQOO Z10 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 28999 | Rs. 25998 |
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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 April 11, 2025. The cost of iQOO Z10 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 25998.
Display comparison
Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Both have same 387 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.61% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to iQOO Z10 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | iQOO Z10 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A059 | Z10 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.99 W/kg (Head) 0.87 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 3 years | |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | iQOO Z10 5G, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable, Charger, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (applied), Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | 76.4 x 163.4 x 7.89 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Stellar Black, Glacier Silver |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 387 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 90.61% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Brightness | 5000 Nits Local Peak Brightness, Display Brightness (HBM Value) 1300 Nits | |
| 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 | Always-on Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| 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 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n41/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 | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | 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 |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 808,401 (Total) (v10) 274,550 (CPU) 206,421 (GPU) 142,896 (Memory) 184,534 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 3,219 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,154 (Single Core) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope, Color Temperature Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65 |
| 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 | Antutu Score: 820k+, LPDDR4X Type, 2 Years Major + 3 Years Security Updates, Mono Speaker, MIL-STD-810H Compliant*, Circle to Search |
| 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/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX882 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | Photo, Night, Portrait, Video, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Pro, Pano, Ultra HD Document, 50 MP, Supermoon |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | Funtouch OS 15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A720@2.5 GHz& 3x Cortex-A720@2.4 GHz& 4x Cortex-A520@1.8 GHz | |
| Fabrication Node | 4 nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 810 |
| 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 | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Mono | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 7300 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 90W Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes |