Lava Blaze 3 5G vs Motorola Signature
The Lava Blaze 3 5G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $138 and $699. 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 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 528,398); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze 3 5G doesn't; the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze 3 5G
Motorola Signature
What makes Lava Blaze 3 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $138 vs $699
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 201g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze 3 5G vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze 3 5G — 58/100, Motorola Signature — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze 3 5G | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.2×8.6 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $138 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze 3 5G and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Lava Blaze 3 5G by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $561. Lava Blaze 3 5G was $561 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (90/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze 3 5G and the Motorola Signature?
The Lava Blaze 3 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze 3 5G over the 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.