Google Pixel 7a vs Motorola Signature

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $180 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,194,673); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 133); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.0mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $699

  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1194673
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1459
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3451
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 5W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 193g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (97/100 vs 62/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Motorola Signature
Processor Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1194673 3942923
Geekbench Single 1459 3640
Geekbench Multi 3451 11033
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1264x2780
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 5W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 133 164
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 193 g 186 g
Price $180 $699
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +69.7%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Google Pixel 7a by 69.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Motorola Signature
$699

Price difference: $519. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $519.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (92/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (68/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (97/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Motorola Signature?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 67/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Motorola Signature?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.