Motorola Edge 30 vs Nothing Phone (2)

The Motorola Edge 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 58/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4020); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 895,081); the Motorola Edge 30 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Motorola Edge 30 by just 5 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 (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Motorola Edge 30 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 155g vs 201g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (96/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 895081
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 5 points higher (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (96/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Edge 30: The Motorola Edge 30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 30 Nothing Phone (2)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 895081 1436722
Geekbench Single 1059 1500
Geekbench Multi 3012 4200
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2412x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4020 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 33W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 159.4×74.2×6.8 mm 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 155 g 201 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30
  • 4020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 30 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
58/100
895081 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100 +37.7%
1436722 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Motorola Edge 30 by 37.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 30
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (50/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (96/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Motorola Edge 30 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 and the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Motorola Edge 30 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 30 or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 56/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 over the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Motorola Edge 30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.