Nothing Phone 3 vs Asus Zenfone 12
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3 has better RAM than Asus Zenfone 12. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3 has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than Asus Zenfone 12 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nothing Phone 3 | Asus Zenfone 12 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 79999 | Rs. 79990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 01, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3 is Rs. 79999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 29, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Asus Zenfone 12 is Rs. 79990.
Display comparison
Asus Zenfone 12 has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 3's 6.67 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3 has Screen type where as Asus Zenfone 12 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Asus's phone has only 411 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.8% than Asus's phone ~ 84.8%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Asus Zenfone 12's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3 has 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Asus Zenfone 12's 50 MP + 50 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 50 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3 | Asus Zenfone 12 |
| General | ||
| Model | Phone 3 | Zenfone 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 5 years | |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | July 01, 2025 | December 29, 2025 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Handset (Screen Protector Pre Applied), User Guide, Safety Guide, Sim Ejector, Protective Case, 5A Cable | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.59 x 160.6 x 8.99 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Flexible LTPS (1.07B) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.8% | ~ 84.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Brightness | Peak Brightness: 4500 nits,, Outdoor Brightness: 1600 nits Typical Brightness: 800 nits | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, Touch sampling rate: 1000 Hz, PWM Frequency: 2160 Hz | Always-on display, 4000nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 - SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4G/5G/6G Tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC and SBAS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Flicker Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerator, Electronic Compass, Distance sensor, Light sensor, gyroscope scope , Hall sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Mobile | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min, IP65/IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Glyph Matrix at Back | Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) OV50H, f/1.68 Aperture, 1/1.3 inch Sensor Size, OIS, Autofocus, Staggered HDR 50 MP 3X Periscope Lens (JN5, f/2.68 Aperture, 1/2.75 inch Sensor Size, OIS, 3X Optical Zoom, 60X Digital Zoom, Autofocus 50 MP ƒ/2.2 JN1, f2.2 Aperture, 1/2.76 inch Sensor, EIS, Staggered HDR | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 5 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom 60X, TrueLens Engine 4, Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture Mode, Night Mode, Macro Mode, Action Mode, Video recording | photo, video, portrait, professional (supports RAW files), professional video, light track, panorama, night scene, time-lapse/slo-mo |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) JN1, f/2.2 Aperture, 1/2.76 inch Sensor Size, EIS, Staggered HDR Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p, 4K | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | |
| Chipset | qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.20 GHz & 3xCortex-A720@3.00 GHz& 2xA720 @2.80 GHz, & 2xA720@2.02 GHz | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Adreno GPU |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon™NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Symmetric Stereo Speakers | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes, 5W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 5W | |