Motorola Edge 40 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 40 delivers a more premium experience with its superior 144Hz pOLED display, faster MediaTek Dimensity 8020 processor, and exceptional 68W TurboPower charging plus 15W wireless charging. Its lighter 167g build and IP68 rating provide better durability and daily usability. Nothing Phone 2a Plus counters with a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, bigger 5000mAh battery, newer Android 14 OS, and stronger front-facing 50MP camera for selfies. However, its slower Dimensity 7350 Pro, lack of wireless charging, weaker IP54 rating, and heavier 190g weight are notable compromises. Camera performance is comparable, both featuring 50MP main sensors with OIS. At $100 less, the Nothing offers value-conscious buyers solid specs, but the Motorola Edge 40's refined hardware, faster performance, and superior charging capabilities justify its premium positioning.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 if…
- →Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- →144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- →f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
Buy the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if…
- →Unique Glyph Interface LEDs for silent notifications and alerts
- →50 MP triple camera system including a strong 50 MP ultrawide
- →Clean, stock-like Nothing OS with fast updates and minimal bloat
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Motorola Edge 40
Pros
- Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- 144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
- 68W fast charging with wireless charging at this price
- Vegan leather option provides a unique, grippy texture
Cons
- Dimensity 8020 is a mid-range chip — not flagship performance
- Only one OS update promised by Motorola
- 4400 mAh battery is modest for heavy users
- No telephoto camera for zoom shots
- 256 GB single storage option with no expansion
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Pros
- Unique Glyph Interface LEDs for silent notifications and alerts
- 50 MP triple camera system including a strong 50 MP ultrawide
- Clean, stock-like Nothing OS with fast updates and minimal bloat
- 50W fast charging is quick for the 5000 mAh battery
- Premium transparent design stands out in the midrange
Cons
- No wireless charging despite the $399 price
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro is less popular with developers
- IP54 splash resistance is below IP68 flagships
- Video limited to 4K@30fps — no 60fps option
- Only 256 GB storage option with no expandable storage
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Aluminum frame, Glyph Interface LED back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.55 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.88, PDAF, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode | 50 MP, f/2.2, Samsung JN1 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 68W wired (TurboPower) | 50W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2412 x 1084 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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