Motorola recently added a powerful new device to its Edge 60 lineup — the Motorola Edge 60 Pro — following the launch of the Edge 60 Fusion and Edge 60 Stylus. Packed with a curved pOLED display, a 6,000mAh battery, and Snapdragon performance, the Edge 60 Pro takes on other premium mid-range phones like the Nothing Phone 3a.
But how do these two smartphones compare when it comes to battery life and charging performance under real-world usage? We’ve broken down their performance based on PCMark battery tests, YouTube streaming, gaming sessions, and charging speeds. Here’s what we found.
PCMark Battery Test: Which Phone Lasts Longer?
The PCMark Work 3.0 battery test evaluates how long a phone can last while simulating everyday activities like browsing, photo editing, and document scrolling — until it hits 20% battery.
Despite packing a smaller 5,000mAh battery, the Nothing Phone 3a surprisingly outperformed the Motorola Edge 60 Pro, which has a 6,000mAh cell.
- Nothing Phone 3a: 14 hours
- Motorola Edge 60 Pro: 8.45 hours
Winner: Nothing Phone 3a
The result shows Nothing’s software and chipset optimization make a big difference in everyday usage.
YouTube Streaming Test (30 Minutes)
Streaming video on YouTube is a common real-world usage scenario that drains the battery steadily. Both phones were tested with:
- 50% screen brightness
- 50% volume
- Full HD resolution video for 30 minutes
Battery drop:
- Motorola Edge 60 Pro: 3%
- Nothing Phone 3a: 3%
Result: Tie
Both phones are evenly matched for light video streaming.
Gaming Test (90 Minutes)
For gaming, we ran Call of Duty: Mobile, BGMI, and Real Racing 3 for 90 minutes with identical graphic settings to simulate heavy usage.
Battery drop:
- Motorola Edge 60 Pro: 16%
- Nothing Phone 3a: 21%
Winner: Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Despite its weaker score in synthetic tests, the Motorola pulls ahead during high-performance gaming with better power efficiency.
Charging Speed: Which Phone Powers Up Faster?
Both phones were drained to 20% battery, then charged to 100%.
- Motorola Edge 60 Pro: 36 minutes (90W fast charging)
- Nothing Phone 3a: 52 minutes (50W fast charging)
Winner: Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Motorola clearly wins this round, charging 16 minutes faster thanks to its 90W TurboPower charging.
Final Verdict: Which One Should You Choose for Battery?
If long-lasting battery backup is your priority, the Nothing Phone 3a edges out the Motorola Edge 60 Pro in synthetic usage tests. It lasts nearly 5.5 hours longer in PCMark tests despite having a smaller battery.
However, if you’re a gamer or someone who values fast charging, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro delivers better results under load and can recharge significantly faster.
See Comparison of Motorola Edge 60 Fusion vs Nothing Phone (3a)
Specs Summary: Battery and Charging
Feature | Motorola Edge 60 Pro | Nothing Phone 3a |
Battery Capacity | 6,000mAh | 5,000mAh |
PCMark Battery Score (hrs) | 8.45 hours | 14 hours |
YouTube Streaming (30 min drop) | 3% | 3% |
Gaming Battery Drop (90 min) | 16% | 21% |
Charging Speed | 90W (36 min from 20–100%) | 50W (52 min from 20–100%) |
Base Variant Price | ₹29,999 (256GB storage) | ₹29,999 (128GB storage) |
Final Thoughts:
Both smartphones are excellent picks under ₹30,000, and battery life shouldn’t be a major dealbreaker with either of them. But here’s how to choose:
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a if you want longer battery backup for daily tasks.
- Pick Motorola Edge 60 Pro if you need faster charging and better efficiency during heavy usage like gaming.
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