Motorola Edge 50 FusionvsNothing Phone (1)
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion wins
Verdict
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 329, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Too close to call between Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and Nothing Phone (1).
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion takes Display — led by refresh rate (144 Hz).
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion takes Camera — led by selfie camera (32 MP).
- Nothing Phone (1) takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion takes Price — led by price (329 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want…
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 600,000 pts vs 550,000 pts.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.55 in.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want smoother scrolling — 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,600 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 16 MP.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want better video quality — 89 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want faster charging — 68 W vs 33 W.
- Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if you want a lower price — 329 USD vs 399 USD.
Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want a sharper screen — 402 ppi vs 395 ppi.
- Choose Nothing Phone (1) if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
- Nothing Phone (1)
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
Choose Motorola Edge 50 Fusion if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 329, the lowest price in this group.
Nothing Phone (1)
Choose Nothing Phone (1) if battery matters most. It costs USD 399.
Pros & cons
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
- 144 Hz display
- Clean Android
- 68 W charging
- Mid-range chipset
- Average cameras
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (1)
- Unique Glyph design
- Wireless charging
- Clean Android
- Aging chipset
- 33 W charging
- Average battery