Motorola Edge 30 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
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Beebom Score
77
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+2MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4020mAh, 33W | 5000mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.5", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+2MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4020mAh, 33W | 5000mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Software and Main Camera | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Software and Main Camera | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Aurora Green, Meteor Grey, Supermoon Silver | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | May 12, 2022 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 19, 2022 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹27,999 | ₹24,999 | ||
| Colors | Aurora Green, Meteor Grey, Supermoon Silver | Black, White, Blue | ||
| Launch | May 12, 2022 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 19, 2022 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹27,999 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1084 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 405 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 1300 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1084 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 405 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Weight | 155 grams | 208 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Panda glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 155 grams | 208 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Panda glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 778G Plus | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 810 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 778G Plus | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 810 |
Main Camera
Winner:Motorola Edge 30
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Filter, HDR, Night Vision, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure), Slow Motion | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10 | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Filter, HDR, Night Vision, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure), Slow Motion | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10 | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Motorola MyUx | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Motorola MyUx | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Motorola Edge 30
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto Smile Capture, Filters, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/120fps | 1080p@30 fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Features | Auto Smile Capture, Filters, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/120fps | 1080p@30 fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 4020 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 50 W | ||
| Capacity | 4020 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 50 W |
Memory
Winner:Motorola Edge 30
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
