Motorola Edge 40 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55", p-OLED, 144Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4400mAh, 68W | 5000mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.55", p-OLED, 144Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+13MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4400mAh, 68W | 5000mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Nebula Green, Viva Magenta, Lunar Blue, Eclipse Black | Grey, Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | May 23, 2023 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 30, 2023 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹29,999 | ₹29,999 | ||
| Colors | Nebula Green, Viva Magenta, Lunar Blue, Eclipse Black | Grey, Black | ||
| Launch | May 23, 2023 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 30, 2023 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹29,999 | ₹29,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Type | p-OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1084 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 402 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | p-OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1084 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 402 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Motorola Edge 40
| Weight | 167 grams | 211 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Eco Leather | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Panda glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 167 grams | 211 grams | ||
| Front | - | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Eco Leather | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Panda glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8020 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Adreno 810 | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8020 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Adreno 810 |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dual Video, gyro-EIS, HDR10, Macro Video Recording, Slow Motion, Video Portrait | HDR | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dual Video, gyro-EIS, HDR10, Macro Video Recording, Slow Motion, Video Portrait | HDR | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Motorola MyUx | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Motorola MyUx | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto Smile Capture, Filters, Gesture Selfie, HDR Photos, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/120fps | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Features | Auto Smile Capture, Filters, Gesture Selfie, HDR Photos, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/120fps | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 68 W | 50 W | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 68 W | 50 W |
Memory
Winner:Motorola Edge 40
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP, SUPL | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP, SUPL | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
