ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,828,576); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5150 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1828576
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 5311
- Lighter: 198g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 48/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 — 40/100, Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100; 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 Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (49/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| 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 13 / ROG UI | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 22.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Nothing Phone (3) was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (81/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (49/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.