It’s time for a smartphone knockout! Join us as we compare the top contenders in the mid-range market the OnePlus Nord 3 5G vs iQoo Neo 9 Pro 5G, analyzing performance, design, and more to help you find the perfect device that packs the biggest punch for your needs.
OnePlus Nord 3 5G
Launched in India in August last year, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G with a seamless blend of sleek aesthetics and robust functionality, stands as a testament to modern design and innovation. We have also put the Nord 3 5G against other mid-range marvels in our previous smartphone knockout series, in which it has proven to be worth every penny.
iQoo Neo 9 Pro 5G
Launched in February this year the iQoo Neo 9 Pro 5G is the latest model compared to its rival today which is 6 months older than the Neo 9 Pro which is already breaking boundaries and pushing the limits of innovation with its handsets. Whether multi-tasking with lightning-fast speed or immersing yourself in stunning visuals on its vibrant display, the iQoo Neo 9 Pro delivers a next-level mobile experience.
Must Read
Smartphone Knockout: Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs Realme 12 Pro 5G
Smartphone Knockout: Samsung Galaxy M55 5G vs Honor X9b 5G, Battle of the Titans
OnePlus Nord 3 5G vs iQoo Neo 9 Pro 5G
Come with us as we embark on this smartphone knockout of the OnePlus Nord 3 5G vs iQoo Neo 9 Pro 5G and try to cover every specification and feature deeply to give you a clear picture of who turns out to be the best.
| Specifications* | OnePlus Nord 3 5G | iQoo Neo 9 Pro 5G |
| Release | August 2023 | February 2024 |
| Color Variants | Available in two variants:- Tempest Gray Misty Green | Available in two variants:- Fiery Red Conqueror Black |
| Processor | The OnePlus Nord 3 is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor with Mali-G710 MC10 GPU | The Neo 9 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor paired with Adreno 740 GPU. |
| Operating System | The OnePlus Nord3 also has Android 13 and runs on Oxygen OS 13.1 | The Neo 9 Pro runs on Funtouch 14 OS based on Android 14 |
| Display | Nord 3 features a 6.74-inch FLUID AMOLED display with 1450 nits of peak brightness Dragontrail Glass | The iQoo Neo 9 Pro features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 3000 nits of peak brightness and 144Hz refresh rate |
| Rear Camera | The Nord 3 comes with a set of triple cameras in the back 50 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro) | The Neo 9 Pro comes with a set of dual rear cameras 50MP primary sensor (wide) 8MP (ultra-wide), |
| Front Camera | It comes with a 16MP (wide) front camera | It comes with a 16MP (wide) front camera |
| Storage | The OnePlus comes in two variants:- 8GB RAM with 128GB internal 16GB RAM with 256GB internal | The iQoo Neo 9 Pro comes in three storage variants:- 8GB RAM, 128GB Internal 8GB RAM, 256GB Internal 12GB RAM, 256GB Internal |
| Battery | Nord 3 comes with Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery with 80W wired charging | Neo 9 Pro has a 5160 mAh, non-removable battery with 120W wired charging support |
| Official Price** | 8GB, 128GB RS 28,999 16GB, 256GB RS 37,999 | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage: Rs 34,999 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage: Rs 36,999 12 GB RAM, 256 GB storage: Rs 38,999 |
**The official price is bound to change so to know the latest prices please visit the official website
OnePlus Nord 3 5G vs iQoo Neo 9 Pro 5G Highlights
This was yet another smartphone knockout series involving prominent brands Indian consumers love. Although the OnePlus Nord 3 5G is somewhat older than the iQoo Neo 9 Pro 5G it still gave a neck-to-neck competition to the latter. Both the models come in two color variants and come under the mid-range pricing, and here is our analysis for the same:-
- When it comes to the first specification which is the processor then both the models come with an octa-core processor. OnePlus Nord 3 5G is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset and the Neo 9 Pro has a Qualcomm
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. And when we compare both these chipsets, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is a better and more powerful chipset than the MediaTek 9000, which comes in OnePlus handsets (for a full report on the difference between both of these chipsets click here). So iQoo Neo 9 Pro 5G takes the lead. - Coming on the display then the Neo 9 Pro takes the lead on this specification with an LTPO AMOLED display offering 3000 nits of peak brightness. On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord 3 comes with 1450 nits of peak brightness with FLUID AMOLED which offers a lower refresh rate making it inferior to the LTPO. (for a detailed difference between both the displays please click here)
- Talking about the Rear and Front cameras then the OnePlus Nord 3 5G is a better option compared to the Neo 9 Pro as the former comes with a set of triple cameras with the primary one being 50 Megapixels and the front one having 16 Megapixels camera.
- Now coming to the battery then both the models have a non-removable battery but the iQoo Neo 9 Pro 5G has a somewhat bigger battery of 5160 mAh compared to the 5000 mAh of that of the OnePlus Nord 3. So if you are looking for a longer battery life then Neo 9 Pro is a better option.
- The price of any handset is the most essential specification, especially for our price-sensitive Indian users and in that case, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G has an edge over the iQoo Neo 9 Pro 5G as the former comes in two storage variants of 8GB+128GB and 16GB+256GB costing RS 28,999 and RS 37,999 respectively. But the iQoo Neo 9 Pro comes in three storage variants which are slightly to the expensive side, the variants available in Neo 9 Pro are 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and 12GB+256GB with each of them having a price tag of RS 34,999, RS 36,999 and RS 38,999 respectively.
So this was our analysis and observations for the smartphone knockout series of OnePlus Nord 3 5G vs iQoo Neo 9 Pro 5G and we come to a conclusion that if you are ready to spend some extra bucks then the iQoo Neo 9 Pro 5G is a better option over the OnePlus Nord 3 giving you a powerful processor with a decent dual rear camera, an amazing display and a longer battery life with two color variants.
And if you have a tight budget but still want a handset that is decently powerful and has a triple set of cameras at a much reasonable cost then the OnePlus Nord 3 5G is a go-to option for you.
Bhaarat Bulletin’s Neelima Gauri and the official websites of the respective handsets have contributed to the above report