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The Final Choice: Nothing Phone (3a) vs Honor X9d – Which Deserves Your Purchase?
Nothing Phone (3a)
VS
Honor X9d
Specifications
Nothing Phone (3a)
VS
Honor X9d
Build Quality
| Device Height | 163.52 mm (6.44 inches) | 161.9 mm (6.37 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) | 76.1 mm (3 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.35 mm (0.33 inches) | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP64 | IP69 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Plastic |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Blue | Black, Gold, Green, Brown |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 87.7% | 90.8% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2500 MHz | 2300 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo Silver (Cortex-A520)- 3 cores at 2.4 GHz: Kryo Gold (Cortex-A720)- 1 core at 2.5 GHz: Kryo Prime (Cortex-A720) | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo Silver (Cortex-A520)- 3 cores at 2.2 GHz: Kryo Gold (Cortex-A720)- 1 core at 2.3 GHz: Kryo Prime (Cortex-A720) |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 810 | Adreno 810 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1050 MHz | 895 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 256 |
| Computational Performance | ~537.6 GFLOPS | ~458.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | Nothing OS 4.0 | MagicOS 9.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 08:06 hr | |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 16:25 hr | |
| Standby Battery Duration | 131 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 108 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 2x | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (720p) | |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Ultrawide: 8 MP | 1) Standard: 108 MP 2) Ultrawide: 5 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 32 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 6560 x 4928 | 3456 x 4608 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.5 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 22 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL | CMOS |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.44" (≈ 0.29 inch) | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | No | No |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 | |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | No | No |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | March 2025 | September 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $329 | $350 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 87 | 89 |
| Camera Rating | 78* | 71* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 34 | 67* |
| Battery Rating | 82 | 100* |
| Connectivity Rating | 74 | 73 |
| Overall Review Score | 70* | 75* |
Phone Price Comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329.00 USD
EUR
278.43
INR
29,816.64
NGN
449,596.69
JPY
51,746.11
MYR
1,298.76
CNY
2,284.38
ZAR
5,278.08
RUB
25,333.59
GBP
241.88
CHF
255.50
Honor X9d
$350.00 USD
EUR
296.21
INR
31,719.84
NGN
478,294.36
JPY
55,049.05
MYR
1,381.66
CNY
2,430.19
ZAR
5,614.98
RUB
26,950.63
GBP
257.32
CHF
271.81
