ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Nothing Phone (3)

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; estimated prices are $979 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 53/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5150); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).

The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 57
Design 18
Value for money 42
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 54
Design 52
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 2306162
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 2162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 6847
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5150 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $979

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 8 points higher (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Nothing Phone (3)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 2342433 2306162
Geekbench Single 2205 2162
Geekbench Multi 7192 6847
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2800x1260
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5150 mAh
Charging 65W 65W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm
Weight 225 g 198 g
Price $979 $799
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
53/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
61/100 -1.6%
2306162 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 1.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
$979
Nothing Phone (3)
$799

Price difference: $180. Nothing Phone (3) is cheaper by $180.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (78/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (52/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Nothing Phone (3)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Nothing Phone (3)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.