Motorola Moto S50 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Motorola Moto S50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 56/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4310); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,044,507 vs 877,641); the Motorola Moto S50 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 201g).
Motorola Moto S50
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
- Lighter: 170g vs 201g
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1044507 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 (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto S50 vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 4 points higher (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) 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 (3a) (75/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto S50 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 1044507 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | — | $329 |
Motorola Moto S50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto S50
- 6.4" LTPO P-OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto S50
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto S50 and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Motorola Moto S50 by 16.0% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto S50
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S50 (61/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) 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 (3a) (75/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Motorola Moto S50 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S50 and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Moto S50 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto S50 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto S50 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Moto S50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.