Nothing Phone 3a vs Motorola Edge 40 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 3a and Motorola Edge 40 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Motorola Edge 40 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Nothing Phone 3a which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Motorola Edge 40 5G has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 3a
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a | Motorola Edge 40 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 24499 | Rs. 26999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a is Rs. 24499. The launch Date of the second phone is May 04, 2023. The cost of Motorola Edge 40 5G is Rs. 26999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Motorola Edge 40 5G's 6.55 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a has AMOLED Screen type where as Motorola Edge 40 5G has OLED Screen type. Motorola's phone has display density of 402 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 ~ 90.8% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Motorola Edge 40 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 3a (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a has 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Motorola Edge 40 5G's 50 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 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 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a | Motorola Edge 40 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | A059 | Edge 40 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | (1 nano SIM + 1 eSIM) |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | May 04, 2023 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | 71.99 x 158.43 x 7.58 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 171 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Reseda Green, Coronet Blue, Jet Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 90.8% |
| 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 | HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak), Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| 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/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 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 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, 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 | Stereo Speakers With Dolby Atmos, LPDDR4X RAM |
| 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 ƒ/1.4 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | Ultra Res, Portrait (24mm/35mm/50mm), Pro (W/ Long Exposure), 360� Panorama, Night Vision, Dual Capture, Scan, Spot Color, Google Photos Enhance, Auto Smile Capture, Google Lens Integration Smart Composition, Shot Optimization, Auto Night Vision, Smart High Resolution, Burst Shot, Timer, Assistive Grid, Leveler, Metering Mode, Watermark, RAW Photo Output, QR/Barcode Scanner, HDR, Super Resolution Zoom, Active Photos, Live Filters, Quick Capture (Twist-Twist), Video Features: Timelapse (W/ Hyperlapse), Slow Motion, Portrait, Dual Capture, Macro, Spot Color, Video Stabilization, Horizon Lock, Video Snapshot, Staggered HDR, Live Filters, Audio Zoom, External Microphone Support |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 8020 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Arm Mali-G77 GPU |
| 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 | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 68W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |