Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Motorola Signature

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, 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 40/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 44
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 18 Pro Max better?

  • Overall rating 40/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 66/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (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 18 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 18 Pro Max Motorola Signature
Processor Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1320x2868 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 27 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 186 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2868
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
44
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Price unknown
Motorola Signature
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (91/100 vs 66/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (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 18 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Motorola Signature?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 66/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Motorola Signature?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.