Motorola Signature vs Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $699 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,825,719); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 186g vs 228g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $699
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100; 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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1825719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (91/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.