Apple iPhone 16 vs Motorola Signature
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,822,701); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 147); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 186g).
Apple iPhone 16
Motorola Signature
- Lighter: 170g vs 186g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1822701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 48/100, Motorola Signature — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1822701 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $699 |
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Apple iPhone 16 by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Motorola Signature was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (84/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (77/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Motorola Signature?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Signature — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Motorola Signature?
The Apple iPhone 16 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.