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).
Motorola Signature
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 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)
- Cheaper: $329 vs $699
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 62/100)
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).
| 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 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 277.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $370. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $370.
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).
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.