Motorola Signature vs Nubia Red Magic 5G
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; estimated prices are $699 and $579. 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 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 976,177); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 218g).
Motorola Signature
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Lighter: 186g vs 218g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 6/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 27/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $579 vs $699
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nubia Red Magic 5G, the Motorola Signature scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nubia Red Magic 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 976177 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1168 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3431 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $699 | $579 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Nubia Red Magic 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 303.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $120. Nubia Red Magic 5G is cheaper by $120.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 6/100).
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 Nubia Red Magic 5G (91/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (68/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (67/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nubia Red Magic 5G — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for everyday use.