ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 39/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,044,507); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 239g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (22/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 239g
- Better camera (58/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 1/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 3 points higher (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 leads (22/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (22/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (48/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 1044507 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 201 g | |
| Price | — | $329 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 36.5% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (22/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (58/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (48/100 vs 1/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 leads on performance (22/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.