Motorola Signature 27 vs Nothing Phone (3)

The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 77/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5150); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 2,371,693).

The Motorola Signature 27 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature 27

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 98
Battery 80
Portability —
Value for money —

Nothing Phone (3)

Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 68

What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 2371693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6847
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (98/100 vs 81/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)

What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?


  • Overall rating 77/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Motorola Signature 27 scores 17 points higher (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (80/100 vs 63/100).

Motorola Signature 27: The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature 27 Nothing Phone (3)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 5153294 2371693
Geekbench Single 4327 2162
Geekbench Multi 12873 6847
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2800x1260
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5150 mAh
Charging 90W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 173 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 17 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions — 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm
Weight — 198 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature 27

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
98
camera

Nothing Phone (3)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature 27

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature 27

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature 27 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
94/100
5153294 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
77/100 -117.3%
2371693 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature 27 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 117.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature 27

Price unknown

Nothing Phone (3)

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (80/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Signature 27 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 81/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.