Motorola Signature vs Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 8S 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 8S Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,720,028); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 186g vs 228g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S 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 8S Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Nubia Red Magic 8S 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (78/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1720028 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $699 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S 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 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (90/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (91/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (78/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
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 — 61/100.
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 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 75/100).
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, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users.