Motorola Signature vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 77/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5150); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 2,371,693); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Motorola Signature scores 9 points higher (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100; 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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (78/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 | 50 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 | |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nothing Phone (3) by 28.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Motorola Signature was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (78/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Motorola Signature edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 82/100).
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, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.