Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $699 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 199,111); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 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 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $699
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Motorola Signature scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A12 — 28/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $180 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 1880.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $519. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $519 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
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 Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.