Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Motorola Signature

The Google Pixel 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5050); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,367,231); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 153); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 213g).

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Performance 70
Display 87
Camera 83
Battery 56
Portability 42
Value for money 56
Motorola Signature
Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 84
What makes Google Pixel 8 Pro better?

  • Better display (87/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1367231
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4500
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 23W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 213g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $999

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 83/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 Pro vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 Pro — 56/100, Motorola Signature — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (78/100 vs 42/100).

Google Pixel 8 Pro: The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
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 8 Pro Motorola Signature
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 1367231 3068952
Geekbench Single 1750 2903
Geekbench Multi 4500 9602
Display 6.7" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 23W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 153 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2400 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.6×76.5×8.8 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 213 g 186 g
Launch price $999 $699
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
83
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • 6.7" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
87
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 23W
56
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 Pro and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Pro Google Tensor G3
72/100
1367231 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100 +55.4%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Google Pixel 8 Pro by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8 Pro
$999
Motorola Signature
$699

Launch price difference: $300. Motorola Signature was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (91/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (77/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 Pro (78/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Motorola Signature?

The Google Pixel 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 83/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 Pro or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 Pro over the Motorola Signature?

The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a better fit for active 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.