ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs Nothing Phone (3)

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 51/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5150); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 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) is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 57
Design 18
Value for money 55
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 54
Design 52
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 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: 185Hz 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

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 10 points higher (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 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) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 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 9 FE (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 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 9 FE 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 185 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 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, 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 $799
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
  • 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 9 FE and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
51/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
61/100 -1.6%
2306162 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads Nothing Phone (3) by 1.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 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) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (78/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE 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 9 FE (52/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nothing Phone (3)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE over the Nothing Phone (3)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.