Motorola Signature vs Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $699 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,720,028); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 228g).
Motorola Signature
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 186g vs 228g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 15/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Cheaper: $649 vs $699
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (92/100 vs 29/100). 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 8S Pro (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (67/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1720028 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 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 | |
| Price | $699 | $649 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 129.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (92/100 vs 29/100).
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 8S Pro (91/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (67/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.