Motorola Edge 40 vs OnePlus Nord 3
The Verdict
Both phones deliver strong mid-range performance, but they excel in different areas. Motorola Edge 40 features a superior 144Hz pOLED display with 1200 nits brightness and lighter 167g design, paired with 15W wireless charging and premium vegan leather option. OnePlus Nord 3 counters with a larger 6.74-inch AMOLED screen at 1450 nits, more powerful Dimensity 9000 chipset, bigger 5000mAh battery, and faster 80W wired charging. Camera performance favors the Edge 40's f/1.4 50MP main sensor with superior OIS, though Nord 3's Sony IMX890 sensor is competitive. Nord 3 lacks IP rating and wireless charging, while Edge 40 offers IP68 durability. At $399 versus $499, OnePlus Nord 3 provides better value with stronger processing power and battery longevity, making it ideal for power users. However, Motorola Edge 40 suits those prioritizing display quality and wireless convenience at a premium price point.
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 OnePlus Nord 3 if…
- →Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- →80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- →50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
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
OnePlus Nord 3
Pros
- Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- 80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Bright 1450 nit AMOLED display
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No official IP rating
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro are weak
- Not available in North America
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Motorola Edge 40 | OnePlus Nord 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 193.5 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm | 162.9 x 75 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 68W wired (TurboPower) | 80W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.74 inches |
| Type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2772 x 1240 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1450 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G710 MC10 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 |
| 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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