Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Nothing Phone (1)
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 40 Pro commands a $400 premium with flagship-tier specifications that justify the cost difference. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor outpaces the 778G+ significantly, while the 165Hz pOLED display with 1600 nits brightness eclipses Nothing Phone (1)'s 120Hz OLED at 1200 nits. Camera capabilities diverge notably,Edge 40 Pro offers 8K video recording, 2x telephoto lens, and superior 60MP front camera versus Nothing's basic 4K/16MP setup. Battery charging proves dramatically faster at 125W versus 33W, though both share 15W wireless charging. Nothing Phone (1) deserves credit for its distinctive Glyph LED interface, lighter build, and exceptional value proposition at $399, making it compelling for budget-conscious buyers. However, Edge 40 Pro's superior performance, display technology, camera versatility, and charging speed make it the objectively better flagship phone for users prioritizing capability. Recommendation: Choose Edge 40 Pro if you want flagship features; Nothing Phone (1) if budget is paramount.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 Pro if…
- →125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- →165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- →60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
Buy the Nothing Phone (1) if…
- →Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- →Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- →Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Pros
- 125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- 165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- 60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
- Near-stock Android with minimal bloatware
- IP68 with stylish vegan leather finish
Cons
- Telephoto is only 2x (no periscope option)
- Software update support shorter than Google/Samsung
- Only one storage configuration
- Curved display prone to accidental touches
Nothing Phone (1)
Pros
- Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
- Wireless charging included at mid-range pricing
- Solid 120Hz OLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 778G+ is mid-tier and shows limits
- Glyph notifications are a novelty more than practical
- Only IP53 splash protection
- 33W charging is modest for 2022
- USB-C 2.0 limits transfer speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 12 (Nothing OS 1.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 193.5 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather back | Aluminum frame, transparent glass back with Glyph LED strips |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.4 x 8.6 mm | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX766) |
| Front camera | 60 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/1.6, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree (Samsung JN1) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 125W TurboPower wired | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | pOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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