ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Motorola Signature

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $979 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,342,433); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 57
Design 18
Value for money 42
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Overall rating 53/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $979

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature leads (62/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (62/100 vs 42/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 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 ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Motorola Signature
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2342433 3942923
Geekbench Single 2205 3640
Geekbench Multi 7192 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1264x2780
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 225 g 186 g
Price $979 $699
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
53/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +40.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
$979
Motorola Signature
$699

Price difference: $280. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $280.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (92/100 vs 45/100).

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 ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (91/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (67/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (62/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Motorola Signature?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Motorola Signature?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.