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 Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 76/100 (a 10-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 (3,057,215 vs 2,156,126); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 157); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Motorola Signature
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2833
- Lighter: 177g vs 186g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 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 at launch: $699 vs $799
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 29/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 10 points higher (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, 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 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 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 17 (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9119 | |
| 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) | 157 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Launch price | $799 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Apple iPhone 17 by 29.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Motorola Signature was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 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 17 (77/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Motorola Signature?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, 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 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Motorola Signature?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.