Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro

Compare Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5800mAh vs…

Asus

Phone (3) Pro

$799

5categories won

13 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Asus ROG Phone 9 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Asus ROG Phone 9 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 Asus ROG Phone 9. Choose the Asus ROG Phone 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3) Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryAsus ROG Phone 9

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

🎮 GamingAsus ROG Phone 9

Asus ROG Phone 9 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB 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 $999.

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.

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

Display

Display comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	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, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	Phone (3) Pro
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	3,120,000Winner	2,990,000
Geekbench multi	10180	10300
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

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

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	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, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	Phone (3) Pro
Weight	227 g	203 gWinner
Thickness	8.9 mm	8.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Armor aluminum frame, AniMe Vision programmable mini-LED rear 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, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	Phone (3) Pro
Operating system	Android 15	Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5)
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Asus ROG Phone 9, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	Asus ROG Phone 9	Phone (3) Pro
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$999	$799Winner

Asus ROG Phone 9

The Asus ROG Phone 9 breaks display speed barriers with a 185Hz LTPO AMOLED panel, powered by Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite. Features a rear AniMe Vision programmable mini-LED matrix that lets you play retro mini-games on the back, AirTrigger ultrasonic touch sensors, 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal OIS, dual USB-C ports, and IP68 water resistance.

Display: 6.78"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,800mAh

Full Asus ROG Phone 9 specifications →

Nothing Phone (3) Pro

Nothing ascends into true flagship territory with the Phone (3) Pro, introducing a 5x periscope telephoto lens, Snapdragon 8 Elite computing, and the next-generation 540-LED Glyph Matrix 2.0 behind its iconic transparent casing.

Display: 6.7"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,400mAh

Full Phone (3) Pro specifications →