Motorola Signature vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $699 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 63/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4700); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,436,634); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Nothing Phone (2)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 201g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $699
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Motorola Signature scores 23 points higher (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1436634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nothing Phone (2) by 112.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nothing Phone (2) was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (90/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (77/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 23 points (86/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nothing Phone (2)?
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 (2) is a better fit for active users.