Motorola Edge 30 vs Nothing Phone (1)

The Motorola Edge 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 leads — 58/100 vs 56/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (1) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4020); the Motorola Edge 30 is faster in AnTuTu (895,081 vs 830,458); the Motorola Edge 30 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 193g).

The Motorola Edge 30 edges out the Nothing Phone (1) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30
Performance 56
Display 90
Camera 57
Battery 25
Portability 96
Value for money
Nothing Phone (1)
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 53
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 895081 vs 830458
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 155g vs 193g

  • Higher performance (56/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (96/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4020 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 vs the Nothing Phone (1), the Motorola Edge 30 scores 2 points higher (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (1) leads (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (96/100 vs 60/100).

Motorola Edge 30: The Motorola Edge 30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (1): The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 30 Nothing Phone (1)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 895081 830458
Geekbench Single 1059 1059
Geekbench Multi 3012 3012
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4020 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 114
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 159.4×74.2×6.8 mm 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm
Weight 155 g 193 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Nothing Phone (1)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30
  • 4020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless: 15W
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 30 and Nothing Phone (1), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
58/100
895081 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (1) Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -7.8%
830458 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 30 leads Nothing Phone (1) by 7.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 30 and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (43/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (96/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 or the Nothing Phone (1)?

The Motorola Edge 30 edges out the Nothing Phone (1) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 and the Nothing Phone (1)?

The Motorola Edge 30 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nothing Phone (1) — 56/100.

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 over the Nothing Phone (1)?

The Motorola Edge 30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use.