Motorola Moto G Play (2023) vs Motorola Signature

The Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 215,798); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) doesn't; the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) by 62 points (86/100 vs 24/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)

Performance 14
Display 44
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 42
Value for money —

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2023) better?


  • Overall rating 24/100

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 215798
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 198
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 868
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) 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 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 12/100). 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 (2023) (90/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (78/100 vs 42/100).

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 Play (2023) Motorola Signature
Processor MediaTek Helio G37 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 215798 3057215
Geekbench Single 198 2833
Geekbench Multi 868 9119
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1264x2780
Refresh rate 90 Hz 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
Telephoto 0 MP 50 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 167.2×76.5×9.4 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 203 g 186 g
Launch price — $699

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)

  • Main: 16MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
12
camera

Motorola Signature

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G Play (2023) MediaTek Helio G37
24/100
215798 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100 +92.9%
3057215 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Motorola Moto G Play (2023) by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)

Price unknown

Motorola Signature

$699

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (90/100 vs 14/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (84/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (91/100 vs 12/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) (78/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) by 62 points (86/100 vs 24/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G Play (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

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

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 12/100).

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

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 14/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) 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.