Motorola Signature vs OnePlus Nord CE 4

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE 4 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,025,251); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.4mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
OnePlus Nord CE 4
Performance 58
Display 85
Camera 32
Battery 60
Portability 64
Value for money 54
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1025251
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1131
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2967

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 64/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 4 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Lighter: 184g vs 186g
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $699

  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the OnePlus Nord CE 4, the Motorola Signature scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, OnePlus Nord CE 4 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

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.
OnePlus Nord CE 4: The OnePlus Nord CE 4 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature OnePlus Nord CE 4
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3942923 1025251
Geekbench Single 3640 1131
Geekbench Multi 11033 2967
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 162.5×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 186 g 184 g
Launch price $699 $300
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
OnePlus Nord CE 4
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
OnePlus Nord CE 4
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
OnePlus Nord CE 4
  • 5500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and OnePlus Nord CE 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
56/100 -284.6%
1025251 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads OnePlus Nord CE 4 by 284.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
OnePlus Nord CE 4
$300

Launch price difference: $399. OnePlus Nord CE 4 was $399 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (98/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (91/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (77/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus Nord CE 4?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the OnePlus Nord CE 4?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus Nord CE 4?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus Nord CE 4?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the OnePlus Nord CE 4?

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 OnePlus Nord CE 4 is a better fit for everyday use.