ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Nothing Phone (3)
45.8Performance61.1
49.3Display72
42.6Camera69.3
39.8Battery64.2
60Features84
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 914 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3) wins this phone face-off, 67.9 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and battery (+24). ASUS Zenfone 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- 22% lower weight: 169 g vs 218 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 60
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.67 ″+13% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi | 460 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 4,500 nits+309% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000Top 31% | 1,850,000+42%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800Top 40% | 2,100+17%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Top 40% | 6,600+43%Top 20% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,150 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 65 W+117% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+22% | 218 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 5 years+150% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |