Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy A03s

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; estimated prices are $699 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 13/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 199,111); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.1mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 73 points (86/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 196g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
  • Cheaper: $130 vs $699

  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the Motorola Signature scores 73 points higher (86/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (100/100 vs 62/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Samsung Galaxy A03s: The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Samsung Galaxy A03s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 3942923 199111
Geekbench Single 3640 476
Geekbench Multi 11033 828
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm
Weight 186 g 196 g
Price $699 $130
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Samsung Galaxy A03s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy A03s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A03s MediaTek Helio P35
13/100 -1880.3%
199111 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 1880.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Samsung Galaxy A03s
$130

Price difference: $569. Samsung Galaxy A03s is cheaper by $569.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (91/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (68/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (100/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 73 points (86/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.