Motorola Signature vs Nokia C31

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. 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 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 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 C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nokia C31 better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nokia C31, 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Nokia C31
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5050 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 186 g 200 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Nokia C31
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (91/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (68/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (67/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia C31?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 76 points (86/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nokia C31?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nokia C31 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia C31?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia C31?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nokia C31?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.