Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $590 and $459. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 61/100 (a 19-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 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $590
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 19 points higher (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (78/100 vs 60/100). 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+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (76/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 1063109 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $590 | $459 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 122.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $131. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $131 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (78/100 vs 60/100).
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+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (76/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on performance (78/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.