Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy M16

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M16 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. 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 528,398).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

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

Samsung Galaxy M16

Performance 43
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 65
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 528398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 191g

  • 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 65/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy M16 better?


  • Overall rating 45/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy M16, 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 M16 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).

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 M16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3057215 528398
Geekbench Single 2833 771
Geekbench Multi 9119 1980
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 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm
Weight 186 g 191 g
Launch price $699 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

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

Samsung Galaxy M16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

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

Samsung Galaxy M16

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

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

Samsung Galaxy M16

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

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy M16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M16 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
45/100 -478.6%
528398 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy M16 by 478.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Samsung Galaxy M16

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (90/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (84/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (91/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (77/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy M16?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy M16?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy M16 — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy M16?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy M16?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy M16?

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