Motorola Signature vs Nokia G42
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G; estimated prices are $699 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 477,542); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Motorola Signature
Nokia G42
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 193g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Cheaper: $150 vs $699
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nokia G42, the Motorola Signature scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $699 | $150 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nokia G42 by 725.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $549. Nokia G42 is cheaper by $549.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (78/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (90/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia G42?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nokia G42?
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 G42 is a better fit for everyday use.