Motorola Signature vs OnePlus Nord CE4
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 57/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE4 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,051,702); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord CE4 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
OnePlus Nord CE4
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1051702
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3111
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE4 better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $699
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the OnePlus Nord CE4, the Motorola Signature scores 29 points higher (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, OnePlus Nord CE4 — 52/100; 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the OnePlus Nord CE4 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | OnePlus Nord CE4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1051702 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| 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 | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord CE4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and OnePlus Nord CE4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads OnePlus Nord CE4 by 190.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. OnePlus Nord CE4 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (90/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the OnePlus Nord CE4 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (91/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (78/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the OnePlus Nord CE4 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.