Nothing Phone (3) vs Motorola Edge (2026)
Verdict
Nothing Phone (3) scores higher on the OH Rank (64 vs 63), winning 4 of 10 categories including Performance and Screen. Nothing Phone (3) is 3.6mm wider than Motorola Edge (2026). Motorola Edge (2026) is the more recent release, from Jun 11, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
64
63
Nothing Phone (3)
75.6mm (2.98in) · Jul 15, 2025 · Rank #165
9+8+13+12+9+4+4+0+5+0 = 64
* TOP SoftwareMidrange
EDITORIAL: After competing with entry-level and midrange phones, Nothing claims it is ready to offer a flagship. The Phone (3) is their first attempt. It comes with just below top-shelf components, stabile and very functional OS with some useful new AI features. Nothing decided to replace the glyph interface that company's phones were known for with a dot matrix back screen of 489 LEDs that can provide a more contextual interaction.
PROs
unique and recognizable design with a see-through back panel, good SD 8s Gen 4 with UFS4.0 performance, 1-day endurance from a 5150mAh Si-C battery with 60min 65W charging (15W wireless), IP68 protection, 3 reliable 50MP cameras (main and periscope tele with OIS PDAF), good 50MP (no AF) selfie, good video recording, 5 years of updates of Nothing's mature and unique OS with (AI powered) Essential Space feature and a dedicated hardware button
CONs
boxy body, no SDmemory, no desktop replacement feature, slow USB-C 2.0 with no video-out
Motorola Edge (2026)
72mm (2.83in) · Jun 11, 2026 · Rank #171
3+11+11+15+12+5+3+0+3+0 = 63
* TOP Software* TOP ProtectionMidrange
EDITORIAL: Motorola is happy to try different things and its middle model has shifted size and target audience a lot: from 7.9mm thickness 2 versions ago, to 6mm in the last iteration, to now back to standard (7.2mm) thickness and just 72mm(3in) width. The build remains excellent and includes full protection from dropps and elements. Screen is sharp, camera improved with addition of a tele lense and PDAF selfie.
PROs
very good build, good Dimensity 7450 with UFS 3.1 performance, >30hr endurance from a 5000mAh Si-C battery with sub-60min 68W (15W wireless) charging, <1000nits bright 460ppi 120Hz AMOLED screen with HDR10+ and very thin bezels, full IP69 with military standard impact protection, reliable 50MP 24mm OIS main + 10MP 73mm OIS telephoto + 50MP 12mm ultrawide (all with PDAF) setup, very good 50MP 21mm PDAF selfie, good video recording, stabile and feature rich stock-like Hello OS, AI button
CONs
frame is plastic again, no expandable memory, only 2 years of OS updates, no Ready For desktop replacement feature, slow USB-C 2.0 port (tho has OTG)
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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