Motorola Signature vs Nokia 4.2
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia 4.2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $699 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 18/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 193,115); the Nokia 4.2 is noticeably lighter (161g vs 186g).
Motorola Signature
Nokia 4.2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 34/100)
- Lighter: 161g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $699
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nokia 4.2, the Motorola Signature scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 84/100, Nokia 4.2 — 6/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nokia 4.2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1520x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 149.0×71.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $169 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 4.2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 4.2
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1520x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 4.2
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Motorola Signature and Nokia 4.2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nokia 4.2 by 1489.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $530. Nokia 4.2 was $530 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (84/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 4.2 by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nokia 4.2 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nokia 4.2?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia 4.2 is a better fit for everyday use.