Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,410,003 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1410003 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 125W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 201g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1410003 | 1050601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4610 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×73.5×8.4 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $329 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.