Nothing Phone (2a) vs iQOO Z9 5G: Two upcoming mid-rangers compared

In the coming days, two mid-range smartphones are going to hit the Indian market. These are long-anticipated Nothing Phone (2a) and iQOO Z9 5G. The specifications of these smartphones have surfaced on the internet, some by brands and the rest by leaks. In this article, I am comparing both of these smartphones based on what we know so far. Let’s go!

Nothing Phone (2a) vs iQOO Z9 5G: Design

Nothing’s smartphones are widely known for their unique and aesthetic design. To be honest, I really like the transparent design with Glyph LEDs. Obviously, with the Phone(2a), Nothing won’t leave this design. According to a new render by OnLeaks in collaboration with SmartPrix, the Nothing Phone (2a) will feature a transparent design. But, the design has been changed. The camera module is at the centre, holding two camera sensors horizontally. Furthermore, the placement of Glyph LEDs has been also changed, as per renders.

Coming to the iQOO Z9 5G, the Chinese brand has started teasing the smartphone. The teaser has given us a sneak peek at its design. The iQOO Z9 is expected to follow its predecessor’s design. On the back, there is a squarish metal camera module in the top left corner. This consists of a dual-camera setup and OIS is also mentioned. The smartphone has a flat design and is shown in a Green colour with a pattern.

Also read: Nothing Phone (2a) to come with ‘Made in India’ tag, confirms CEO

Nothing Phone (2a) vs iQOO Z9 5G: Display

The display details of these smartphones have been revealed through leaks and rumours. The Nothing Phone (2a) is said to have a 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate support.

On the other hand, the iQOO Z9 5G is rumoured to feature an FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate support. The size of this display is expected to be over 6 inches.

Nothing Phone (2a) vs iQOO Z9 5G: Performance

Phone (2a) is home to a powerhouse: the custom-built MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro.

Exclusively co-engineered with Nothing to deliver a seamless performance with remarkable power efficiency.

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The London-based company recently confirmed that the Nothing Phone (2a) won’t be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset. In the latest development, the brand has officially confirmed that the smartphone would be packed with the Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC. Along with that, it is rumoured to feature up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Moreover, it will most likely run on Android 14-based Nothing OS.

iQOO has also confirmed the processor of its upcoming smartphone. The iQOO Z9 will be backed by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor. The brand also shared the Antutu benchmark scores of this smartphone, which are 734,000 points. It is also likely that the iQOO Z9 5G will run on Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14.

Also read: iQOO Z9 5G India launch officially teased: Processor, OIS support & more revealed

Nothing Phone (2a) vs iQOO Z9 5G: Camera

Both smartphones are equipped with a dual-camera setup. In the Nothing Phone (2a), you might get a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 50-megapixel Ultrawide lens. Whereas, in the iQOO Z9 5G, there could be a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 OIS main camera and a secondary sensor.

Nothing Phone (2a) vs iQOO Z9 5G: Battery

The rumours are claiming that the Nothing Phone (2a) will be packed with a 5000mAh battery with 45-watt fast charging support. Whereas, the battery details of the iQOO Z9 5G are not out yet but it is said to have 44-watt fast charging support.