Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro; launch prices were $590 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 52/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (2,366,913 vs 884,207).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 28 points (80/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 48
Portability 56
Value for money 58
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (78/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $590

  • Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 28 points higher (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 74/100, Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (76/100 vs 48/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
AnTuTu 2366913 884207
Geekbench Single 1553 1011
Geekbench Multi 6403 2813
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 2392x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g
Launch price $590 $249
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100 -167.7%
884207 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 167.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249

Launch price difference: $341. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $341 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (78/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (81/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (76/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 28 points (80/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.