ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; estimated prices are $1055 and $459. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 53/100 vs 43/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,063,102); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $459 vs $1055
- Better camera (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 10 points higher (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (45/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (45/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (48/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 1063102 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 201 g | |
| Price | $1055 | $459 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 120.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $596. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is cheaper by $596.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (45/100 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) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (48/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (45/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.