Motorola Moto G05 vs Motorola Signature

The Motorola Moto G05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 36/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 358,608); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G05

Performance 30
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 64
Value for money —

Motorola Signature

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

What makes Motorola Moto G05 better?


  • Overall rating 36/100

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 358608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1416
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 64/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G05 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 50 points higher (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

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 G05 Motorola Signature
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 358608 3057215
Geekbench Single 432 2833
Geekbench Multi 1416 9119
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 1264x2780
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 164
Main camera 50 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 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 188 g 186 g
Launch price — $699

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G05

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Motorola Signature

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

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G05

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Motorola Signature

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

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G05

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Motorola Signature

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

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G05 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G05 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
36/100
358608 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100 +88.3%
3057215 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Motorola Moto G05 by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G05

Price unknown

Motorola Signature

$699

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (90/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (84/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (91/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 (77/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G05 by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G05 and the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Moto G05 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G05 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G05 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.