Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Motorola Signature
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,782,199); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 157); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Motorola Signature
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2833
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $999
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 56/100, Motorola Signature — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Motorola Signature was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (77/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Motorola Signature?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Motorola Signature?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power 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.