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).
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 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)
- Cheaper: $89 vs $699
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 62/100)
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).
| 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 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 1037.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $610. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $610.
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).
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.