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).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 84
Nokia 5
Performance 11
Display 33
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 84
Value for money 6
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • 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)
What makes Nokia 5 better?
  • Lighter: 152g vs 186g
  • Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $699

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia 5: The Nokia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Nokia 5
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Nokia 5
  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1280x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
33
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Nokia 5
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Nokia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Nokia 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
18/100 -1600.8%
180440 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Nokia 5 by 1600.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Nokia 5
$169

Launch price difference: $530. Nokia 5 was $530 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.