Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Motorola Signature

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,972,476).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Performance 86
Display 90
Camera 34
Battery 47
Portability 61
Value for money —

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 2833

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1972476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 8638
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4674 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 61/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus Motorola Signature
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1972476 3057215
Geekbench Single 3431 2833
Geekbench Multi 8638 9119
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 1264x2780
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4674 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 164
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 199 g 186 g
Launch price — $699

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera

Motorola Signature

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple A18
65/100
1972476 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100 +35.5%
3057215 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 35.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Price unknown

Motorola Signature

$699

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (91/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (77/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Motorola Signature?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Motorola Signature?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power 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.