PhoneLifespan

Edge 60 Pro vs Phone (3a)

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Winner

Nothing Phone (3a)

Lifespan decides this one: the Phone (3a) is supported until Mar 2031 at $6.17 per month of safe use, while the Edge 60 Pro runs out in Apr 2029 ($14.53/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 60 Pro 67 · Phone (3a) 75 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Motorola Edge 60 Pro $500
Buy with care$14.53/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029
Nothing Phone (3a) $349
Safe to buy$6.17/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display
Edge 60 Pro 80Phone (3a) 80

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 60 Pro 74Phone (3a) 64

The Edge 60 Pro's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 60 Pro 79Phone (3a) 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Edge 60 Pro 100Phone (3a) 80

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Edge 60 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 60 Pro 41Phone (3a) 67

The Phone (3a) is supported until Mar 2031 — 22 months longer than the Edge 60 Pro.

Value
Edge 60 Pro 67Phone (3a) 75

Overall value goes to the Phone (3a) at $6.17 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 60 ProPhone (3a)
Price (street)$500$349
Display6.67-inch pOLED, 1.5K (1220p), 120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak6.77-inch AMOLED, 1080×2392 (FHD+), up to 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8350 ExtremeSnapdragon 7s Gen 3
RAM12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging90W TurboPower wired, 15W wireless50W wired, no wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions160.7 × 73.1 × 8.2 mm163.52 × 77.50 × 8.35 mm
Weight186 g201 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP64
Supported untilApr 2029Mar 2031
Edge 60 Pro full verdict →Phone (3a) full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.