Motorola Moto S50 vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Motorola Moto S50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 56/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4310); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 879,714); the Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S50
Nothing Phone (2)
What makes Motorola Moto S50 better?
- Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
- Lighter: 170g vs 201g
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4310 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto S50 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 7 points higher (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (75/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto S50 | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1436634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO P-OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2670 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S50
- 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S50
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto S50 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Motorola Moto S50 by 38.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto S50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (75/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Motorola Moto S50 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S50 and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Motorola Moto S50 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto S50 over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.