ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; estimated prices are $979 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads — 53/100 vs 42/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,044,507); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $329 vs $979
- Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 scores 11 points higher (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (45/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (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) is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (48/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (87/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 1044507 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 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 | $979 | $329 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 124.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $650. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $650.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (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) is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (57/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (48/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (45/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.