Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Motorola Signature

The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 33/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,085,000).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Performance 59
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?

  • Overall rating 33/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2085000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3610
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8810
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Air: The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Air Motorola Signature
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2085000 3942923
Geekbench Single 3610 3640
Geekbench Multi 8810 11033
Display 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 19 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 186 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
24
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Air Apple A19
33/100
2085000 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +47.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknown
Motorola Signature
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (92/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (91/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (68/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (67/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Motorola Signature?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Motorola Signature?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.