ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,063,102); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 220g).
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 220g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1063102 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $459 |
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 193.4% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (66/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.