Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Quick Comparison
Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Nothing Phone 3a Pro. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Pro has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 1080 x 2340. Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 3a Pro
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 65999 | Rs. 28710 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 22, 2020. The cost of Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 65999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Pro is Rs. 28710.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.59 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Asus's phone has display density of 391 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88% than Asus's phone ~ 79.9%. Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 3a Pro has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nothing Phone 3a Pro's lower 8 GB RAM. Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 3a Pro (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Nothing Phone 3a Pro's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 24 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Asus ROG Phone 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | ZS661KS-6A006IN, ROG Phone 3 | A059P |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 22, 2020 | March 04, 2025 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Pro Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78 x 171 x 9.85 mm | 77.5 x 163.5 x 8.39 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 211 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 2340 x 1080 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 391 PPI | ~ 387 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 79.9% | ~ 88% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Panda Glass |
| Features | HDR10+ | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, E-compass, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Accelerator, Gyro (Support ARCore) Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Type C | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | DLNA, TV Out | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | ROG GameCool 3 Cooling System, AirTriggers, RGB LED Lighting, ROG Gaming Accessory Support | Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, 2 High-definition Mics, Dual Stereo Speakers, 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm AI Engine, DSP Core: v73 / Fmax: 1.5 GHz, Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor. Glyph Interface, 26 Individually Addressable Zones, 10 New Ringtones and Notification Sounds, Glyph Timer, Essential Notifications, Volume Indicator, Glyph Composer, Glyph Torch, Glyph Progress (Now Supports Google Calendar), Flip to Glyph, Bedtime Schedule, Music Visualisation, Camera Countdown, Glyph Fill Light, Battery |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2 (Macro) Macro | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 33.6° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX686 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HyperSteady Video (Uses Wide Angle Camera for Stabilization) | Panorama, HDR, 3x Optical Zoom, 6x in-sensor Zoom, 60x Ultra Zoom |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 120/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP ƒ/2 | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/2.76" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| CPU | 3.09 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Adreno 710 (940 MHz) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | Yes | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W ROG Hyper Charge | Yes, 50W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 7.5W |