ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,444,132 vs 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2444132 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $899
- Better portability (54/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 48/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra — 58/100, Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100; 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 Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (54/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2444132 | 1050601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 125 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ZenUI | 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 | 224 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $329 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 132.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Nothing Phone (3a) was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (83/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra (54/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra leads on performance (83/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.