Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 547,742).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 547742
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 4G better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Motorola Signature scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 547742 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 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 | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 458.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (90/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (91/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (77/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.