iQOO Neo 10 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
Compare iQOO Neo 10 and Nothing Phone (3a) side by side — see how they stack up on price, camera, battery, performance, display and full specifications, with the winner in each key spec highlighted below.
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Quick Specs
 iQOO Neo 10 |
 Nothing Phone (3a) |
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|---|---|---|
| Price & Best Deals |
₹24,999
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₹24,999
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| Display | 6.78″ / 144Hz | 6.77″ / 120Hz |
| Max RAM | 12GB / 512GB | 12GB / 256GB |
| Main Camera | 50.0 MP | 50.0 MP |
| Selfie Camera | 32.0 MP | 16.0 MP |
| Pixel Density | 453 ppi | 387 ppi |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 120W | 50W |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 36 min | 54 min |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,035,000 | 780,000 |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | — | 12.5 hrs |
| Peak Brightness | 5500 nits | 3000 nits |
| Spec Score | 87.9/100 | 74.5/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| IR Blaster | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Under Display |
| SIM | Dual | Dual |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | Type-C 2.0 |
✅ Highlighted cells show the better value for that spec (bigger battery, more MP, higher RAM, lower price, lower nm, higher AnTuTu, faster charging).
Expert Review
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iQOO Neo 10 87.9
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.4/5
Overall Rating
Design
3.4/5
Display
4.8/5
Camera
4.3/5
Performance
4.8/5
Battery
4.9/5
Software
4.3/5
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Nothing Phone (3a) 74.5
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.9/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.4/5
Display
4.0/5
Camera
3.6/5
Performance
3.5/5
Battery
3.9/5
Software
4.0/5
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| Specification |
iQOO Neo 10 ₹24,999
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Nothing Phone (3a) ₹24,999
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|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| VoLTE | Yes | - |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2025, May 26 | 2025, March 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, June 02 | Available. Released 2025, March 11 |
| Body | ||
| Design score | ||
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 75.9 x 8.1 mm (6.44 x 2.99 x 0.32 in) | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 206 gm (7.27 oz) | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IP rating | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) MIL-STD-810H compliant* | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) 3 LED light strips on the back (notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones) |
| Other Details | Notes: does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions | - |
| Display | ||
| Display score | ||
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 4320Hz PWM, HDR | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 ratio | - |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | ~453 ppi density | - |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | - |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 5500 nits (peak) | - |
| HDR Support | Yes | - |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~89.3% | - |
| Protection | Shield Glass | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 Ultra HDR image support |
| Platform | ||
| Performance score | ||
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720) | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| Architecture | 64-bit | - |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | - |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM 256GB 8GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM 512GB 16GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | - |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera score | ||
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Ultrawide | f/2.2, (ultrawide) | - |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | - |
| Features | HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Camera score | ||
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot | - |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| USB OTG | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | under display, optical | - |
| Face Unlock | Yes 2D | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery score | ||
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion | 5000 mAh |
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | - |
| Removable | No | - |
| Charging | 120W wired, 100W PD, 100W PPS, | 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 36 min | - |
| Wireless Charging | No | - |
| Reverse Charging | Reverse wired | - |
| Charger in Box | No | - |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Inferno Red, Titanium Chrome, Blaze Orange, Onyx Black | Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green |
| Models | V2425A | A059 |
| In the Box | Type-C to Type-C charging cable, a protective phone case, and a SIM ejector tool,warranty card. | - |
| Warranty | 1-Years manufacturer warranty | - |
| Tests | ||
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 828429 (v10), GeekBench: 3278 (v6), 3DMark: 1064 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | - | 1273 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -24.1 LUFS (Very good) |
| Bootup Time | - | Active use score 13:40h |
| AnTuTu Score | 2035000 (v10) | - |
| EU Label | ||
| Energy | Energy class B, 4.2% efficiency | Class C |
| Battery | - | 43:56h endurance, 1400 cycles |
| Free fall | - | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | - | Class C |
Frequently Asked Questions
iQOO Neo 10 scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 87.9/100. The spec score weighs performance, display, camera, battery and value together, so treat it as a starting point rather than a verdict — the right phone still depends on which of those you care about most.
iQOO Neo 10 has the largest battery at 7000 mAh. It charges at up to 120W. Capacity is only part of endurance: chipset efficiency and screen refresh rate affect how long a charge actually lasts.
iQOO Neo 10 is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 2,035,000. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.
iQOO Neo 10 has the brightest display at 5500 nits peak, with a 144Hz refresh rate. Brightness matters most for outdoor readability; see the Display section below for panel type and resolution.