Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2712 x 1220 than Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 13 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 28999 | Rs. 29544 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The Expected cost of Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 28999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 04, 2024. The cost of Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 29544.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has OLED Screen type. Motorola's phone has display density of 451 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.75% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 13 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera. Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Motorola Edge 50 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A059 | Edge 50 Pro, PB3M0001IN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | April 04, 2024 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | Handset, 128W TurboPower Charger (Phone Capable of 125W Wired Charging), USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable, Guides, Sim Tool, Protective Case, Protective Film |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | 72.4 x 161.23 x 8.19 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 186 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Luxe Lavender, Moonlight Pearl, Black Beauty |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 360 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 451 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 90.75% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness | Dolby Vision, DCI-P3 colour space, Peak Brightness: 2000 nits Brightnes, HDR10+, Pantone Validated color |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz | 6 GHz), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Proximity Sensor, 3-in-1 Sensor (Exposure, Auto White Balance, Flicker), Time of Flight, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, SAR Sensor, Magnetometer (Compass) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min, Water-repellent Design |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Benchmark (Antutu v10): 825,564, 2 High-definition Mics Dual Stereo Speakers, 4 nm TSMC process (N4), Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, Glyph Interface: 26 Individually Addressable Zones, 10 New Ringtones and Notification Sounds, Glyph Timer, Essential Notifications, Volume Indicator, Glyph Composer, Glyph Torch, Glyph Progress (Now Supports Google Calendar), Flip to Glyph, Bedtime Schedule, Music Visualisation, Camera Countdown, Glyph Fill Light | AI Mobile (Moto AI), ThinkShield, Moto Secure, Dual Microphones, 3 Years OS Upgrade, 4 Years of SMRs, SAR Value Head: 1.08 W/kg (at 1g), Body: 1.08 W/kg (at 1g), Dual Stereo Speakers, Tuning by Dolby Atmos, Spatial Sound by Motorola, Embedded-SIM Support |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50mm, 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom, 49.5° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120° FOV, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/1.6 (Ultra Wide) 120 Degree 10 MP (Telephoto) 3X Optical Zoom |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | Laser Autofocus (Time-of-Flight), 3-in-1 Sensor (Exposure, Auto White Balance, Flicker), Shooting Modes: Portrait (24mm/35mm/50mm/85mm), Macro, Long Exposure, Timelapse, Dual Capture, Ultra-Res, Night Vision, Tilt-Shift, Pro, Scan (Powered by Adobe Scan), 360 Degree Panorama, Artificial Intelligence: Photo Enhancement Engine, Auto Smile Capture, Gesture Capture, Google Lens Integration, Shot Optimization, Smart High Resolution, Style Sync, Other Features (Google Photos Auto Enhance, Pantone Validated Color & Pantone Skintone Validated, Super Resolution Zoom, Hybrid Zoom: 30X, Burst Shot, Timer, Assistive Grid, Leveler, Metering Mode, Watermark, Live Filters, Selfie Photo Mirror, Selfie Stick Support, RAW Photo Output, QR/Barcode Scanner, Quick Capture (Twist-Twist) |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | Hello UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.63 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xPrime Core@2.63 GHz & 3xPerformance Cores@2.4 GHz& 4xEfficiency cores@1.8 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 720 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 125W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | |