ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 62/100 vs 42/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 1,044,507); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 220g).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 220g
- Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 25/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 20 points higher (62/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (65/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (65/100 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (48/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 1044507 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 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 / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, 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 | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 201 g | |
| Price | — | $329 |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 164.2% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (65/100 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (57/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (48/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 20 points (62/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (65/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.