Apple iPhone 17 vs Motorola Signature
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,450,000); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Apple iPhone 17
Motorola Signature
- Lighter: 177g vs 186g
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $699 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (68/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $799 | $699 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Apple iPhone 17 by 37.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (91/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (68/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Motorola Signature?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Motorola Signature?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.