Motorola Edge 40 vs OnePlus Nord 2T
The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 40 leads — 58/100 vs 53/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 2T has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400); the OnePlus Nord 2T is faster in AnTuTu (1,017,976 vs 981,459); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
OnePlus Nord 2T
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1120 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3665 vs 3281
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 167g vs 190g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 63/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1017976 vs 981459
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 68W
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the OnePlus Nord 2T, the Motorola Edge 40 scores 5 points higher (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (83/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 | OnePlus Nord 2T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 981459 | 1017976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1120 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3665 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 and OnePlus Nord 2T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 2T leads Motorola Edge 40 by 3.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (90/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 40 and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (83/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Motorola Edge 40 edges out the OnePlus Nord 2T by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the OnePlus Nord 2T — 53/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 over the OnePlus Nord 2T?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Motorola Edge 40 (90/100 vs 69/100).