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 23/100 (a 63-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 (3,068,952 vs 194,025); 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 63 points (86/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
Performance 12
Display 44
Camera 12
Battery 43
Portability 42
Value for money
Motorola Signature
Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 84
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2023) better?

  • Overall rating 23/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 194025
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 198
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 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 (91/100 vs 12/100)
  • 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 63 points higher (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 12/100). 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) (91/100 vs 12/100). 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 Moto G Play (2023): The Motorola Moto G Play (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 Play (2023) Motorola Signature
Processor MediaTek Helio G37 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 194025 3068952
Geekbench Single 198 2903
Geekbench Multi 868 9602
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/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
12
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/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
23/100
194025 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100 +93.7%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Motorola Moto G Play (2023) by 93.7% 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) (91/100 vs 12/100).

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 63 points (86/100 vs 23/100).

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 23/100, 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 (91/100 vs 12/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G Play (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.