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Motorola moto g86 5G vs Nothing Phone (3a)

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Motorolamoto g86 5GNothingPhone (3a)
Overview
ReleasedJune 2025March 2025
Display
Screen size6.67″6.77″
Resolution2712 × 12202392 × 1084
Sharpness446 pixels per inch388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits3,000 nits
Display typepOLED, 10-bit colour, 20:9 aspect ratio and 90% screen-to-body ratio6.77-inch flexible AMOLED, FHD+
Pixel density446 ppi, as specified by Motorola387 ppi
Brightness detail4,500 nits HDR peak brightness3,000 nits peak; 1,300 nits outdoor; 800 nits typical
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iPanda glass
Display featuresHDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz and Display Colour Boost120 Hz adaptive refresh; 480 Hz touch sampling (1,000 Hz in Gaming Mode); 2,160 Hz PWM dimming; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7300Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU–8-core, up to 2.5 GHz; 4 nm TSMC process (N4)
GPU–Qualcomm Adreno
Storage typeUK technical sheet lists 8 GB physical RAM and 256 GB uMCP storage, expandable by microSD up to 1 TB; generic product text also advertises regional maxima of 12 GB and 512 GB without establishing a UK configurationUFS 2.2; RAM Booster adds virtual RAM, up to 20 GB in total
Cooling–4,500 mm² vapour chamber
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNone50 MP
Optical zoomNone2×
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony LYTIA 600, Quad Pixel technology and optical image stabilisation50 MP, ƒ/1.88, 1/1.57″ sensor, 24 mm, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2 and Macro Vision close-ups, reported by Tech Advisor and Trusted Reviews; current UK maker technical sheet omits rear sensor specifications8 MP Sony sensor, ƒ/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 15 mm, 120° field of view
Telephoto camera–50 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.75″ sensor, 50 mm, 49.5° field of view, 2× optical zoom, EIS, autofocus
Front camera32 MP, f/2.2, 0.7 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.4 µm32 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/3.44″ sensor, 22 mm, 81.2° field of view
Zoom–2× optical; 4× in-sensor zoom; up to 30× Ultra Zoom
Video recordingMain camera up to 4K at 30 fps or Full HD at 60/30 fps; slow motion Full HD at 120 fps or HD at 240 fps; ultrawide/macro up to 4K at 30 fps or Full HD at 30 fps4K video recording with AI-powered stabilisation; 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30, 60 or 120 fps (GSMArena)
Front video4K or Full HD at 30 fps–
Camera featuresMoto ai Photo Enhancement Engine, auto smile capture for up to five faces, Auto Night Vision, photo booth, pro, portrait, gesture capture, dual capture, time-lapse and video stabilisationTrueLens Engine 3.0
Battery and charging
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 50 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; maker mixed-use claim of 41 hours; UK support lists at least 1,000 battery endurance cyclesUp to two days of use (Nothing)
Wired charging30 W TurboPower in UK technical and support specifications; the product page's charging footnote mentions 68 W, conflicting with those specifications; charger sold separately50 W; 50% in 19 minutes, 100% in 56 minutes
Charges other devices–7.5 W reverse wired charging
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight185 g208 g
Thickness7.87 mm8.35 mm
Height × width161.21 × 74.74 mm163.5 × 77.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP69IP64
Stylus–No
MaterialsPU/vegan leather rear and plastic framePanda glass front; glass back; 100% recycled aluminium mid-frame and buttons
ColoursPANTONE Spellbound, Cosmic Sky, Chrysanthemum and Golden CypressBlack, White, Blue
Buttons–Essential Key (press to capture to Essential Space, long press for a voice note, double tap to open it)
Water resistance detailIP68 and IP69, tested for immersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes and powerful high-temperature jets for 30 seconds; resistance declines with wearIP64
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint reader and face unlockIn-screen optical fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor and magnetometerAccelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor; linear haptic motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; no FM radioDual stereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphonesTwo high-definition microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 15Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15
Software updatesMaker support lists Android 16 as the next OS and security updates until June 2029; UK technical sheet specifies four years of security supportThree years of Android updates and six years of security updates, from first availability on nothing.tech
AI featuresMoto ai photo processing and Smart Connect across compatible phones, tablets, TVs and Windows PCsEssential Space (early access) with the Essential Key
Safety featuresThinkShield, Moto Secure and Moto Unplugged; Motorola tested 16 categories and 14 procedures of MIL-STD-810H, which is not a guarantee against damage–
In the boxUK list includes USB-A to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case; no chargerNothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, safety card (no charger)
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–No
Mobile network5G sub-6, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; UK support lists 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n71/n77/n785G (NSA and SA) with 4×4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO
SIMOne physical SIM plus eSIMDual nano-SIM (eSIM in Japan only)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz and hotspotWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
NFCSupportedYes, with Google Pay
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; audio through USB-C, no 3.5 mm socket–
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSSGPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1)

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