ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3)
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 62/100 vs 61/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5150); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Nothing Phone (3)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 2306162
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5150 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (3), the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 1 points higher (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (65/100 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 9 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 2306162 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 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 | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 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 | 227 g | 198 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3) by 19.7% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (65/100 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 9 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (52/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (65/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.