Motorola Moto G8 vs Motorola Signature
The Motorola Moto G8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 8/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 329,457); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Motorola Moto G8
Motorola Signature
- Overall rating 8/100
- 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 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 78 points higher (86/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (91/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature and the Motorola Moto G8 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.8×9.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 186 g | |
| Price | — | $699 |
Motorola Moto G8
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Moto G8
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Moto G8 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Motorola Moto G8 by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (91/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (68/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature and the Motorola Moto G8 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 by 78 points (86/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 and the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Moto G8 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 over the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Moto G8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.