ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $1399 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads — 63/100 vs 60/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,899,814 vs 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1899814 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $1399
- Better camera (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate scores 3 points higher (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 48/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 1050601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $329 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1070. Nothing Phone (3a) was $1070 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (61/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (54/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on performance (76/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.