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 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-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 (3,942,923 vs 1,870,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 157); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Performance 53
Display 100
Camera 86
Battery 7
Design 51
Value for money 41
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 59/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1870000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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: $699 vs $999

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 86/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature leads (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. 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 (68/100 vs 7/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (62/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 Motorola Signature
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1870000 3942923
Geekbench Single 3400 3640
Geekbench Multi 8300 11033
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 0 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
Price $999 $699
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • 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
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
7
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
59/100
1870000 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +52.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 52.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$999
Motorola Signature
$699

Price difference: $300. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $300.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (92/100 vs 53/100).

display

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

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 (68/100 vs 7/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (67/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (62/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, 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 (92/100 vs 53/100).

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

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