Motorola Edge 30 vs Nothing Phone (3)

The Motorola Edge 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 58/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4020); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,306,162 vs 895,081); the Motorola Edge 30 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 198g).

The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 30 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30
Performance 56
Display 90
Camera 57
Battery 25
Portability 96
Value for money
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 81
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 64
What makes Motorola Edge 30 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 155g vs 198g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (96/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 895081
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (63/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (96/100 vs 49/100).

Motorola Edge 30: The Motorola Edge 30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 30 Nothing Phone (3)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 895081 2306162
Geekbench Single 1059 2162
Geekbench Multi 3012 6847
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2800x1260
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4020 mAh 5150 mAh
Charging 33W 65W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.4×74.2×6.8 mm 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm
Weight 155 g 198 g
Price $705
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30
  • 4020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 30 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
58/100
895081 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
76/100 +61.2%
2306162 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3) leads Motorola Edge 30 by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 30
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (3)
$705
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (81/100 vs 56/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (81/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (63/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (96/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 30 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 and the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Edge 30 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 30 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (81/100 vs 56/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 over the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Edge 30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.