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).
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 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)
- Overall rating 45/100
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).
| 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 | — |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy M16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy M16 by 651.3% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M16
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.