Motorola Signature vs OnePlus 8 Pro

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 8 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $699 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4510); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 964,589); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 113); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.5mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
OnePlus 8 Pro
Performance 59
Display 89
Camera 52
Battery 46
Portability 54
Value for money 30
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 964589
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4510 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 199g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $899

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
What makes OnePlus 8 Pro better?

  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the OnePlus 8 Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, OnePlus 8 Pro — 30/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (78/100 vs 54/100).

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.
OnePlus 8 Pro: The OnePlus 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature OnePlus 8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 3942923 964589
Geekbench Single 3640 1168
Geekbench Multi 11033 3431
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 3168x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4510 mAh
Charging 90W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 164 113
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 165.3×74.4×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 199 g
Launch price $699 $899
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
OnePlus 8 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
OnePlus 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
OnePlus 8 Pro
  • 4510 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 30W
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and OnePlus 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
OnePlus 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
59/100 -308.8%
964589 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads OnePlus 8 Pro by 308.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
OnePlus 8 Pro
$899

Launch price difference: $200. Motorola Signature was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (98/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (77/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro (78/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus 8 Pro?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the OnePlus 8 Pro?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus 8 Pro — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus 8 Pro?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus 8 Pro?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the OnePlus 8 Pro?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.