Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 40/100 vs 38/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 190g).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 87
Value for money 88
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 170g vs 190g

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 2 points higher (40/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (88/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 40 Neo: The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
AnTuTu 1037391
Geekbench Single 1111
Geekbench Multi 2560
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2412
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 103
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm
Weight 170 g 190 g
Price $316
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
$316
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (87/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (88/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 40/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.