Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Motorola Signature

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $270 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 18/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 329,457); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.1mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 12
Design 65
Value for money 91
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
  • Cheaper: $270 vs $699

  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus leads (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (91/100 vs 62/100).

Motorola Moto G8 Plus: The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G8 Plus Motorola Signature
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 329457 3942923
Geekbench Single 321 3640
Geekbench Multi 1128 11033
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2280 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 15W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 13 MP
Front camera 25 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 188 g 186 g
Price $270 $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 25MP
36
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G8 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
18/100
329457 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +91.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
$270
Motorola Signature
$699

Price difference: $429. Motorola Moto G8 Plus is cheaper by $429.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (91/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (68/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature and the Motorola Moto G8 Plus are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (91/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Motorola Signature?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.