Motorola Signature vs OnePlus Nord N100

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord N100 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460; estimated prices are $699 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 19/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 251,428); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord N100 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.5mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N100 by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
OnePlus Nord N100
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 65
Value for money 94
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 992
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 65/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord N100 better?
  • Cheaper: $230 vs $699

  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the OnePlus Nord N100, the Motorola Signature scores 67 points higher (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord N100 leads (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N100 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N100 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N100 (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N100 (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature and the OnePlus Nord N100 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord N100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (94/100 vs 62/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
OnePlus Nord N100: The OnePlus Nord N100 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature OnePlus Nord N100
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
AnTuTu 3942923 251428
Geekbench Single 3640 272
Geekbench Multi 11033 992
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, OxygenOS 10.5
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 164.9×75.1×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 188 g
Price $699 $230
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
OnePlus Nord N100
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus Nord N100
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
OnePlus Nord N100
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and OnePlus Nord N100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord N100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
19/100 -1468.2%
251428 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads OnePlus Nord N100 by 1468.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
OnePlus Nord N100
$230

Price difference: $469. OnePlus Nord N100 is cheaper by $469.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N100 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N100 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N100 (91/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N100 (68/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature and the OnePlus Nord N100 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord N100 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (94/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus Nord N100?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N100 by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the OnePlus Nord N100?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the OnePlus Nord N100 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus Nord N100?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus Nord N100?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the OnePlus Nord N100?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OnePlus Nord N100 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.