Phone (3) vs Find X9
Winner
Nothing Phone (3)
The Phone (3) wins this one, taking performance and software longevity decisively. Against the Find X9 it's also the sounder buy at $11.16 per month of safe use.
Value Score: Phone (3) 69 · Find X9 64 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
At $799 the Nothing Phone (3) asks full-flagship money and answers with the most distinctive design in phones plus a seven-year security promise — the catch is a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 that sits a rung below the chips rivals hand you for the same cash.
Pick it if
- ✓ Design lovers who want to stand out
- ✓ Long-term keepers who value updates
- ✓ People bored of identical glass slabs
Skip it if
- ✗ You want maximum performance per dollar
- ✗ You rely on carrier financing or in-store service
The Find X9 packs a huge 7,025mAh battery and Oppo's best-ever software promise (5 years OS, 6 years security) into a surprisingly normal-sized flagship body.
Pick it if
- ✓ battery-life-first buyers
- ✓ ColorOS fans wanting long-term support
Skip it if
- ✗ you need official US warranty
- ✗ you require 1TB storage
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Phone (3)'s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
7,025mAh vs 5,150mAh — the Find X9 lasts longer between charges.
The Phone (3) is supported until Jul 2032 — 8 months longer than the Find X9.
Overall value goes to the Phone (3) at $11.16 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
How long will the Nothing Phone (3) get updates?
Nothing promises five Android OS upgrades and seven years of security updates from the July 2025 launch, so it's patched until July 2032 — a security window on par with Samsung's Galaxy S and Google's Pixel lines, and longer than the OnePlus 13.
Nothing Phone (3) vs Galaxy S25 or OnePlus 13?
The S25 and OnePlus 13 give you a faster flagship chip for similar money, so on raw specs they win. The Phone (3) counters with a genuinely unique design, the Glyph Matrix, and a seven-year security promise that matches the S25. It comes down to whether character or peak performance matters more to you.
How long will the Oppo Find X9 be supported?
Oppo has officially committed to 5 major Android OS updates and 6 years of security patches for the Find X9, giving it an end-of-support date around November 2031 — Oppo's longest support window to date for a non-Pro Find X model.
Does the Oppo Find X9 work in the US?
It isn't sold through official US channels; import retailers offer global units, but these typically carry only a 30-day third-party warranty rather than Oppo's own coverage, and you lose any regional carrier partnerships.
Full spec table
| Spec | Phone (3) | Find X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $799 | $830 |
| Display | 6.67-inch LTPS AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 960Hz PWM dimming | 6.59-inch AMOLED, 2760x1256, 120Hz, 1800 nits HBM peak |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,150 mAh | 7,025 mAh |
| Charging | 65W wired, 15W wireless | 80W wired (SUPERVOOC/UFCS), 50W wireless (AIRVOOC) |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope 3x | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 160.6 × 75.6 × 9.0 mm | 156.98 x 73.93 x 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 203 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Jul 2032 | Nov 2031 |
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