ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Nothing Phone (3)
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 68/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5150); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Nothing Phone (3)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 2306162
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5150 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 8 points higher (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE 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 9 FE (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (49/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 2306162 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 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 | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 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 | 225 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Nothing Phone (3) by 1.6% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE 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 9 FE (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (49/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.