Motorola Signature vs Nokia 5.3

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; estimated prices are $699 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 10/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 329,457); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.5mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 76 points (86/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Nokia 5.3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 12
Design 68
Value for money 96
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 186g
  • Cheaper: $199 vs $699

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nokia 5.3, the Motorola Signature scores 76 points higher (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 leads (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (96/100 vs 62/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nokia 5.3: The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Nokia 5.3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3942923 329457
Geekbench Single 3640 321
Geekbench Multi 11033 1128
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 1600x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W 10W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 5 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 185 g
Price $699 $199
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Nokia 5.3
  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia 5.3
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Nokia 5.3
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Nokia 5.3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
10/100 -1096.8%
329457 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Nokia 5.3 by 1096.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Nokia 5.3
$199

Price difference: $500. Nokia 5.3 is cheaper by $500.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (91/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (68/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (96/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia 5.3?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 76 points (86/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nokia 5.3?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nokia 5.3 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia 5.3?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 2/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia 5.3?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nokia 5.3?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.