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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
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).
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
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 187.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.