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 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1059 and $891. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-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 (3,942,923 vs 1,822,701).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Performance 84
Display 90
Camera 34
Battery 47
Portability 61
Value for money 40
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1822701
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3291
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8136
  • 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
  • Cheaper: $891 vs $1059

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 84/100). 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 "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (90/100 vs 40/100).

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 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1822701 3942923
Geekbench Single 3291 3640
Geekbench Multi 8136 11033
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
Price $1059 $891
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/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
64/100
1822701 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +53.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
$1059
Motorola Signature
$891

Price difference: $168. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $168.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).

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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (90/100 vs 40/100).

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 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Motorola Signature — 89/100.

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).

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

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 84/100).

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.