Motorola Moto G (2023) vs Motorola Signature

The Motorola Moto G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $150 and $891. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 477,542); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G (2023) doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.4mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G (2023)
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 29
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money 58
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
What makes Motorola Moto G (2023) better?
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $891

  • Overall rating 41/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1816
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 189g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G (2023) vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (90/100 vs 58/100).

Motorola Moto G (2023): The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Motorola Moto G (2023) Motorola Signature
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 477542 3942923
Geekbench Single 746 3640
Geekbench Multi 1816 11033
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.0×8.4 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 189 g 186 g
Price $150 $891
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
56
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G (2023) and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
41/100
477542 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +87.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Motorola Moto G (2023) by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G (2023)
$150
Motorola Signature
$891

Price difference: $741. Motorola Moto G (2023) is cheaper by $741.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (98/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (84/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (91/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (77/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (78/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) (90/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G (2023) by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G (2023) and the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Moto G (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Motorola Signature — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G (2023) or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G (2023) over the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Moto G (2023) is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.