Motorola Signature vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro; launch prices were $699 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 884,207); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Motorola Signature
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $699
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, the Motorola Signature scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (78/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 884207 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $249 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 345.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (91/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
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 (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.