Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $699 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-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 (3,057,215 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy A03s
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 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 (90/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $699
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the Motorola Signature scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy A03s — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy A03s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 | |
| Telephoto | 50 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 | |
| Launch price | $699 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy A03s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 1435.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $569. Samsung Galaxy A03s was $569 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (90/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
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 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 19/100).
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, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.