Motorola Signature vs Nothing Phone (4a)
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; estimated prices are $699 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,148,725); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Motorola Signature
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1148725
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 62/100)
- Cheaper: $349 vs $699
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nothing Phone (4a), the Motorola Signature scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 vs 9/100). 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 (4a) (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (86/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nothing Phone (4a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1148725 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1237 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $699 | $349 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 243.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Nothing Phone (4a) is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (92/100 vs 9/100).
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 (4a) (91/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (68/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (86/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.