Motorola Signature vs Nothing Phone (1)

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 830,458); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 114); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Nothing Phone (1)
Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 53
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 830458
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (98/100 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 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 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) (98/100 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).

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.
Nothing Phone (1): The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Nothing Phone (1)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 3942923 830458
Geekbench Single 3640 1059
Geekbench Multi 11033 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
Price $891
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Nothing Phone (1)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless: 15W
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Nothing Phone (1), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (1) Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -374.8%
830458 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Nothing Phone (1) by 374.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$891
Nothing Phone (1)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (98/100 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 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nothing Phone (1)?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, 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 (98/100 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. The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use.