Motorola Moto S50 vs Nothing Phone (3)

The Motorola Moto S50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4310); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,306,162 vs 877,641); the Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 198g).

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S50
Performance 55
Display 85
Camera 46
Battery 46
Portability 75
Value for money
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 81
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 64
What makes Motorola Moto S50 better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 170g vs 198g

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4310 mAh

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto S50 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (75/100 vs 49/100).

Motorola Moto S50: The Motorola Moto S50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto S50 Nothing Phone (3)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 877641 2306162
Geekbench Single 1011 2162
Geekbench Multi 2813 6847
Display 6.4" LTPO P-OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2670 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4310 mAh 5150 mAh
Charging 68W 65W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm
Weight 170 g 198 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S50
  • 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S50
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto S50 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto S50 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
56/100
877641 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
76/100 +61.9%
2306162 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3) leads Motorola Moto S50 by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto S50
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (81/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (81/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (63/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto S50 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (75/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S50 and the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Moto S50 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (81/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto S50 over the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Moto S50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.