Motorola Moto S50 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

The Motorola Moto S50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 56/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,102 vs 877,641); the Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Motorola Moto S50 by just 5 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 (3a) Pro
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 52
What makes Motorola Moto S50 better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 50W
  • Lighter: 170g vs 201g

  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (75/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1063102 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4310 mAh

  • Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto S50 vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 5 points higher (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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 (3a) Pro (75/100 vs 54/100).

Motorola Moto S50: The Motorola Moto S50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto S50 Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 877641 1063102
Geekbench Single 1011 1162
Geekbench Multi 2813 3315
Display 6.4" LTPO P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2670 2392x1080
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 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 154.1×71.2×8.1 mm 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 170 g 201 g
Launch price $459
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S50
  • 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S50
  • 4310 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto S50 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
56/100
877641 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100 +17.4%
1063102 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Motorola Moto S50 by 17.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto S50
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto S50 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (64/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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 (3a) Pro (75/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Motorola Moto S50 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Motorola Moto S50 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Motorola Moto S50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.