Motorola G96 vs Motorola Signature
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola G96 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 798,429); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Motorola Signature
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 186g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2687
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola G96 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Motorola G96 by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola G96
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (90/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (91/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 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.