Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Motorola Signature
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4323); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,628,541); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 146); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 240g).
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Motorola Signature
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1628541
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2630
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 6744
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4323 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 240g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1099
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max — 52/100, Motorola Signature — 84/100; 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (78/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1628541 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2630 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6744 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.4 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×77.6×7.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $699 |
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- 4323 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max by 46.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Motorola Signature was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (77/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Motorola Signature?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max over the Motorola Signature?
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.