ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Nothing Phone (3)

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (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 Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 59/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5150); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).

The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 58
Design 16
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 better?
  • 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)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 227g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 2 points higher (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 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) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 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 (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users.
Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 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 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 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
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9
  • 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
  • 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
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
59/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
61/100 -19.7%
2306162 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 19.7% in our overall performance rating.

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

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 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 (52/100 vs 16/100).

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 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 61/100.

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

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

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (65/100 vs 43/100).

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

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