Motorola Moto G Play (2022) vs Motorola Signature

The Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 11/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 194,025); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) doesn't.

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) by 75 points (86/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2022)
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2022) better?

  • Overall rating 11/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 194025
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 198
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 868
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 75 points higher (86/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G Play (2022): The Motorola Moto G Play (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Play (2022) Motorola Signature
Processor MediaTek Helio G37 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 194025 3942923
Geekbench Single 198 3640
Geekbench Multi 868 11033
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 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 186 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2022)
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 5MP
2
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2022)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2022)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2022) and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Play (2022) MediaTek Helio G37
11/100
194025 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +95.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Motorola Moto G Play (2022) by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G Play (2022)
Price unknown
Motorola Signature
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (91/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (68/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) (67/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) by 75 points (86/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) and the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2022) has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 2/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2022) over the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2022) is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.