Motorola Signature vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $459. 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 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,063,109); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).

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

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 46

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1063109
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1161
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3390
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 201g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $699

  • Overall rating 61/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (78/100 vs 54/100).

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 (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3057215 1063109
Geekbench Single 2833 1161
Geekbench Multi 9119 3390
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2392x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 50W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 186 g 201 g
Launch price $699 $459

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Overall performance score

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

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100 -187.6%
1063109 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 187.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

$459

Launch price difference: $240. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $240 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 60/100).

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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (77/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (78/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?

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

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

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

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

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 60/100).

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

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) Pro is a better fit for active users.