Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy M16

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M16 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-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 524,785).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Samsung Galaxy M16
Performance 43
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (98/100 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 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 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 (98/100 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.
Samsung Galaxy M16: The Samsung Galaxy M16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Samsung Galaxy M16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3942923 524785
Geekbench Single 3640 771
Geekbench Multi 11033 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/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Samsung Galaxy M16
  • Main: 50MP f/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 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M16 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
45/100 -651.3%
524785 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy M16 by 651.3% 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 (98/100 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 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, 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 (98/100 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. The Samsung Galaxy M16 is a better fit for everyday use.