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; estimated prices are $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 1,044,507).

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 20 points (80/100 vs 60/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability
Value for money 74
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 61
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 62
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2366913 vs 1044507
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3315
  • 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)
  • Better value for money (74/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Cheaper: $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). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads (74/100 vs 62/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).

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): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Nothing Phone (3a)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 2366913 1044507
Geekbench Single 1553 1162
Geekbench Multi 6403 3315
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
Price $590 $329
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 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)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100 -126.6%
1044507 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 126.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
$590
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329

Price difference: $261. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $261.

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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).

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. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.