Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy A05

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $699 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 19/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 346,495); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.8mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Samsung Galaxy A05
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 37
Design 56
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 195g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05 better?
  • Cheaper: $89 vs $699

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

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Motorola Signature scores 67 points higher (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 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 A05: The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Samsung Galaxy A05
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 3942923 346495
Geekbench Single 3640 420
Geekbench Multi 11033 1364
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 25W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm
Weight 186 g 195 g
Price $699 $89
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A05 MediaTek Helio G85
19/100 -1037.9%
346495 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 1037.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Samsung Galaxy A05
$89

Price difference: $610. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $610.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (91/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (68/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (100/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A05?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy A05?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A05?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A05?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy A05?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.