Motorola Edge 30 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Motorola Edge 30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 58/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4020); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 895,081); the Motorola Edge 30 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 30
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 30 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 201g
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 895081
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4020 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 33W
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 30 vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 3 points higher (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (49/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Motorola Edge 30 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (49/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (96/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 30 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 895081 | 1063109 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.4×74.2×6.8 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $459 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 30
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 30
- 4020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 30 and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Motorola Edge 30 by 15.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Motorola Edge 30 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 30 (49/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (96/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 30 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Motorola Edge 30 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 30 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Motorola Edge 30 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 30 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 30 over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.