Motorola Signature 27 vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 59/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 985,261).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Motorola Signature 27 scores 35 points higher (94/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (80/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 423.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature 27
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (98/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (80/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 35 points (94/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.