Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (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 Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1063109 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $459 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 194.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.