ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (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 $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 60/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5150); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nothing Phone (3)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2306162
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5150 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $999
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 1 points higher (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 2306162 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 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 | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | $999 | $799 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Nothing Phone (3) is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (72/100 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) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 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 (52/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.