Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro

Compare Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

Asus

Phone (3) Pro

$799

8categories won

9 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro claims the overall win over the Nothing Phone (3) Pro, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Phone (3) Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the ROG Phone 9 Pro. Choose the ROG Phone 9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3) Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryROG Phone 9 Pro

ROG Phone 9 Pro wins on endurance with 5,800 mAh and 65W fast charging.

🎮 GamingROG Phone 9 Pro

ROG Phone 9 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraPhone (3) Pro

Phone (3) Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValuePhone (3) Pro

Phone (3) Pro wins on budget and value at $799 compared to $1199.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Phone (3) Pro: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	Phone (3) Pro
Screen size	6.78"	6.7"
Resolution	1080 x 2400	1080 x 2412Winner
Pixel density	388 ppi	394 ppi
Refresh rate	185 HzWinner	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2500 nits	2600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	Phone (3) Pro
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	3,120,000Winner	2,990,000
Geekbench multi	9980	10300Winner
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	Phone (3) Pro
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	5xWinner
Ultrawide	13 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	32 MP	32 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps / 4K at 60/120fps gyro-EIS	4K@60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	Phone (3) Pro
Capacity	5,800 mAhWinner	5,400 mAh
Wired charging	65 W	65 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	Phone (3) Pro
Weight	227 g	203 gWinner
Thickness	8.9 mm	8.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Armor aluminum chassis, frosted crystallized nano-textured glass back with AniMe Vision 648 mini-LED matrix, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and rear, 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent back panel with Glyph Matrix 2.0

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	Phone (3) Pro
Operating system	Android 15 (ROG UI / Zen UI)	Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5)
OS updates	2 years	4 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	ROG Phone 9 Pro	Phone (3) Pro
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz with 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
Launch price	$1,199	$799Winner