Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $590 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads — 80/100 vs 60/100 (a 20-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 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $590
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ scores 20 points higher (80/100 vs 60/100). 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 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100, Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100; 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) (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) (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2366913 | 1050601 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 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 | $329 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 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)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 125.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $261. Nothing Phone (3a) was $261 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (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) (81/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 20 points (80/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads on camera score (81/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
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)?
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) is a better fit for active users.