Motorola Moto S50 vs Nothing Phone (2a)

The Motorola Moto S50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 56/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 877,641); the Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 190g).

The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the Motorola Moto S50 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S50
Performance 55
Display 85
Camera 46
Battery 46
Portability 75
Value for money
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 58
What makes Motorola Moto S50 better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 170g vs 190g

  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (75/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4310 mAh

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto S50 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 3 points higher (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (58/100 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) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (75/100 vs 59/100).

Motorola Moto S50: The Motorola Moto S50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto S50 Nothing Phone (2a)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
AnTuTu 877641 985261
Geekbench Single 1011 1100
Geekbench Multi 2813 3000
Display 6.4" LTPO P-OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2670 2412x1084
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4310 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 68W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
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
OS Android 14 Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm
Weight 170 g 190 g
Launch price $349
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S50
  • 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S50
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto S50 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto S50 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
56/100
877641 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100 +10.9%
985261 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2a) leads Motorola Moto S50 by 10.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto S50
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (58/100 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) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Motorola Moto S50 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (75/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) 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)?

The Motorola Moto S50 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto S50 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Motorola Moto S50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.