Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $699 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 32/100 (a 54-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 749,719).
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Lighter: 186g vs 200g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
- Cheaper: $182 vs $699
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Motorola Signature scores 54 points higher (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (97/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2758 | |
| 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 | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $699 | $182 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 425.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $517. Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper by $517.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (91/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (68/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (67/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (97/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).
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 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.