ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3)

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; estimated prices are $1376 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5150); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 75
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 15
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 54
Design 52
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 2306162
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 2162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 6847
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5150 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $799 vs $1376

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (3), the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (55/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (75/100 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 ROG Phone 9 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (55/100 vs 15/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Nothing Phone (3)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 3290813 2306162
Geekbench Single 3211 2162
Geekbench Multi 10106 6847
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2800x1260
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 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 16GB / 24GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI 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 227 g 198 g
Price $1376 $799
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100
3290813 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
61/100 -42.7%
2306162 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3) by 42.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
$1376
Nothing Phone (3)
$799

Price difference: $577. Nothing Phone (3) is cheaper by $577.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (75/100 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 ROG Phone 9 Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (52/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (55/100 vs 15/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Nothing Phone (3)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.