Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Motorola Signature
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,452,754); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 154); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 221g).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Motorola Signature
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1199
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, 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 15 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 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (78/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $699 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 52.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Motorola Signature was $500 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 15 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 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (77/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Motorola Signature?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 83/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Motorola Signature?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.