Motorola Signature vs Nothing Phone (3a)

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; estimated prices are $699 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-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 1,044,507); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 48
Value for money 87
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1044507
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 201g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Cheaper: $329 vs $699

  • Better value for money (87/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Motorola Signature scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (87/100 vs 62/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Nothing Phone (3a)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3942923 1044507
Geekbench Single 3640 1162
Geekbench Multi 11033 3315
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 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 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
Price $699 $329
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
42/100 -277.5%
1044507 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 277.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329

Price difference: $370. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $370.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 7/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (68/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (67/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (87/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 42/100.

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

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 7/100).

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

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.