Motorola Edge 50 Neo vs Nothing Phone (3a)

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,044,507 vs 898,255); the Motorola Edge 50 Neo is noticeably lighter (171g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Motorola Edge 50 Neo by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
Performance 55
Display 85
Camera 53
Battery 46
Portability 75
Value for money
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 61
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 62
What makes Motorola Edge 50 Neo better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 201g

  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (75/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1044507 vs 898255
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4310 mAh

  • Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 50 Neo vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Motorola Edge 50 Neo are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (75/100 vs 54/100).

Motorola Edge 50 Neo: The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 50 Neo Nothing Phone (3a)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 898255 1044507
Geekbench Single 1011 1162
Geekbench Multi 2813 3315
Display 6.4" LTPO P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2670 2392x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4310 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 171 g 201 g
Launch price $329
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
  • 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 50 Neo and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 50 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7300
58/100
898255 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100 +14.0%
1044507 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3a) leads Motorola Edge 50 Neo by 14.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Motorola Edge 50 Neo are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 50 Neo notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (75/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 50 Neo or the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Motorola Edge 50 Neo by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 50 Neo and the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 50 Neo or the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 50 Neo or the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 50 Neo over the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.