Motorola Signature vs Nokia 5
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430; 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 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 186g).
Motorola Signature
Nokia 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 827
- 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 11/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 33/100)
- Lighter: 152g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $699
- Better portability (84/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nokia 5, the Motorola Signature scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 11/100). 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 5 — 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 5 (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nokia 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1280x720 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 152 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $169 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Motorola Signature and Nokia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nokia 5 by 1600.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $530. Nokia 5 was $530 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (91/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (84/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia 5?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nokia 5?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nokia 5 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia 5?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia 5?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nokia 5?
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 5 is a better fit for everyday use.