Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Motorola Signature

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1199 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 62/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,890,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 161); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance 54
Display 100
Camera 89
Battery 35
Design 16
Value for money 27
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?

  • Overall rating 62/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1890000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8400
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4685 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 89/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 24 points higher (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature leads (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (67/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (62/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Motorola Signature
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1890000 3942923
Geekbench Single 3400 3640
Geekbench Multi 8400 11033
Display 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4685 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 27W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 161 164
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 227 g 186 g
Price $1199 $699
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
89
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • 4685 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
35
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple A18 Pro
62/100
1890000 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +52.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 52.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
$1199
Motorola Signature
$699

Price difference: $500. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $500.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (92/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (68/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (67/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (62/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

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

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Motorola Signature?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.