Google Pixel 6a vs Motorola Signature

The Google Pixel 6a (2022) runs on the Google Tensor, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4410); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,015,493); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 122); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.9mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 6a
Performance 62
Display 86
Camera 59
Battery 31
Portability 63
Value for money
Motorola Signature
Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 84
What makes Google Pixel 6a better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 186g

  • Better display (86/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1015493
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1477
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3595
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4410 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 6a vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6a and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (78/100 vs 63/100).

Google Pixel 6a: The Google Pixel 6a is a better fit for active users.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 6a Motorola Signature
Processor Google Tensor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1015493 3068952
Geekbench Single 1477 2903
Geekbench Multi 3595 9602
Display 6.1" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4410 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 122 164
Main camera 2 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.2×71.8×8.9 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 178 g 186 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 6a
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
59
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 6a
  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
86
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 6a
  • 4410 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
31
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 6a and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 6a Google Tensor
59/100
1015493 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100 +66.9%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Google Pixel 6a by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 6a
Price unknown
Motorola Signature
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (91/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 6a and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (91/100 vs 59/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (77/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (78/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 6a or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6a and the Motorola Signature?

The Google Pixel 6a has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6a or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 59/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6a or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 6a over the Motorola Signature?

The Google Pixel 6a is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.