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 (1,063,109 vs 879,714); the Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S50
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
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: 1063109 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto S50 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1063109 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3390 | |
| 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S50
- 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S50
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto S50 and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Motorola Moto S50 by 17.3% 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 (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 Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.