Motorola Signature vs Nothing Phone (3)

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; estimated prices are $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5150); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,306,162); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.0mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 54
Design 52
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2306162
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6847
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 198g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $799

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?

  • Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Motorola Signature scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (67/100 vs 52/100). 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.
Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Nothing Phone (3)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 3942923 2306162
Geekbench Single 3640 2162
Geekbench Multi 11033 6847
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5150 mAh
Charging 90W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm
Weight 186 g 198 g
Price $699 $799
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
61/100 -71.0%
2306162 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Nothing Phone (3) by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Nothing Phone (3)
$799

Price difference: $100. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (92/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (67/100 vs 52/100).

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 Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.