Motorola Moto S50 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The Motorola Moto S50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 59/100 vs 56/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,037,391 vs 877,641); the Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 190g).
Motorola Moto S50
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2560
- Faster charging: 68W vs 50W
- Lighter: 170g vs 190g
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 59/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 1111 vs 1011
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4310 mAh
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto S50 vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 3 points higher (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (57/100 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 (2a) Plus is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (75/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto S50 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 1037391 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1111 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2560 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO P-OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2670 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Motorola Moto S50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto S50
- 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto S50
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto S50 and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads Motorola Moto S50 by 15.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (57/100 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 (2a) Plus is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (75/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Motorola Moto S50 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S50 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Motorola Moto S50 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto S50 over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Motorola Moto S50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.