Motorola Signature vs Nothing Phone (1)
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 56/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 820,210); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 114); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Nothing Phone (1)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 193g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nothing Phone (1), the Motorola Signature scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (78/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nothing Phone (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (1)
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Nothing Phone (1), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nothing Phone (1) by 272.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nothing Phone (1)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (90/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (91/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (78/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nothing Phone (1) — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.