Motorola Signature vs Nubia A57

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia A57 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $699 and $139. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 33/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia A57 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

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

Nubia A57

Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money 44

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 193g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Nubia A57 better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $139 vs $699

  • Overall rating 33/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nubia A57, the Motorola Signature scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Nubia A57 — 44/100; 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 Nubia A57 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia A57 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia A57 (78/100 vs 63/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature Nubia A57
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 3057215 —
Geekbench Single 2833 600
Geekbench Multi 9119 1800
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 22W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164 —
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 740 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 160.1×70.4×8.0 mm
Weight 186 g 193 g
Launch price $699 $139

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

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

Nubia A57

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

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

Nubia A57

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

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

Nubia A57

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Nubia A57

$139

Launch price difference: $560. Nubia A57 was $560 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (90/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia A57 (84/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (91/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 (77/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia A57 (78/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia A57?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia A57 by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nubia A57?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nubia A57 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia A57?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia A57?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nubia A57?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.