Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Motorola Signature
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 24/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 251,428); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't; the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Motorola Signature
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2021) better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 204g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 62 points higher (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (78/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2021) | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (90/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (78/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 62 points (86/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) 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.