Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy A26

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $699 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-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 754,064).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

Samsung Galaxy A26

Performance 52
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 44
Portability 63
Value for money 50

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 754064
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1008
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2710
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $699

  • Overall rating 50/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Motorola Signature scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100; 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 A26 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 63/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature Samsung Galaxy A26
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 3057215 754064
Geekbench Single 2833 1008
Geekbench Multi 9119 2710
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 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 8 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 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP67
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm
Weight 186 g 200 g
Launch price $699 $250

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera

Samsung Galaxy A26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Samsung Galaxy A26

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Samsung Galaxy A26

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A26 Exynos 1380
50/100 -305.4%
754064 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 305.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Samsung Galaxy A26

$250

Launch price difference: $449. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $449 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (90/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (91/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (77/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.