Motorola Signature vs Nokia 8

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; estimated prices are $699 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 186g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 186g

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

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nokia 8, the Motorola Signature scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 0/100).

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 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Nokia 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 3942923 438016
Geekbench Single 3640 427
Geekbench Multi 11033 1500
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 2560x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 7.1
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 186 g 160 g
Price $699 $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 -800.2%
438016 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Nokia 8 by 800.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Nokia 8
$699

Price difference: $0. Same price.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (77/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia 8?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nokia 8?

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 8 is a better fit for everyday use.