ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $1376 and $459. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 1,063,109); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $1376
- Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (67/100 vs 49/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100; 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 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 1063109 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $459 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 209.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $917. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $917 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (93/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (67/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.