Head to head

Motorola Moto G Max vs Nothing Phone 2a

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 20 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Nothing Phone 2a is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Motorola Moto G Max still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Nothing Phone 2a takes it by 3.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Nothing Phone 2a leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Motorola Moto G Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Nothing Phone 2a leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Nothing Phone 2a leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Motorola Moto G Max packs a 200 mAh larger battery.
  • Nothing Phone 2a charges 12W faster.
  • Nothing Phone 2a offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Motorola Moto G Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Motorola Moto G Max if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Nothing Phone 2a if…

you care most about performance, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G Max Nothing Phone 2a
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 144,999 Cheaper PKR 144,999
Design & build
Release date June 2026 March 12 2024 (global); rolled out in Pakistan in 2025
Dimensions 164.58 × 77.37 × 7.38 mm 161.74 × 76.32 × 8.55 mm
Weight 183 g Better 190 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 dust and water resistance MIL-STD-810H certified durability IP54
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches Better 6.7 in
Resolution 1272 × 2772 pixels (1.5K) Better 1080 × 2412 pixels (~394 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz 1.07 billion colors AMOLED, 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (4nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.5GHz Octa-core (configuration typical of Dimensity 7200 Pro)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G610 MC4
Operating system Android 16 (Hello UI) Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.5 (upgradable toward Android 15/OS 3.0)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8 GB / 12 GB Better
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 128 GB / 256 GB
Card slot microSD card support up to 2TB No
Camera
Main camera 200 MP, f/1.8, OIS 8 MP Ultra-Wide Dual LED Flash HDR, Panorama, Night Vision, AI Portrait Better 50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (ultra-wide)
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2 32 MP
Video recording Up to 1440p recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 5200mAh, Non-removable Better Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W TurboPower Fast Charging 45W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent eSIM support available) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e (dual-band)
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Motorola Moto G Max or Nothing Phone 2a?

Nothing Phone 2a comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.6 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Motorola Moto G Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Motorola Moto G Max and Nothing Phone 2a in Pakistan?

Motorola Moto G Max is listed at PKR 144,999 and Nothing Phone 2a at PKR 144,999. That makes Nothing Phone 2a cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Motorola Moto G Max or Nothing Phone 2a?

Motorola Moto G Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Moto G Max uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Nothing Phone 2a, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Motorola Moto G Max or Nothing Phone 2a?

Nothing Phone 2a is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Moto G Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (4nm) while Nothing Phone 2a runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm).

Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.