Motorola Signature 27 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 60/100 (a 34-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 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Motorola Signature 27 scores 34 points higher (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 61/100). 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 (3a) (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (80/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 1050601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2392x1080 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $329 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 390.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature 27
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (100/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (98/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (80/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 34 points (94/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
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 (3a) is a better fit for active users.