ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Nothing Phone (3)
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 62/100 vs 61/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5150); the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 220g).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Nothing Phone (3)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 2306162
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5150 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 220g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Nothing Phone (3), the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 1 points higher (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | 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 | 144 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 / 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 | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 198 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3) by 19.7% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (52/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (65/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.