Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,371,693); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 201g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Nothing Phone (3) by 31.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (86/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.