Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy M17

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $699 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-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 607,137).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Samsung Galaxy M17
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 607137
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 952
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1963
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
  • Cheaper: $130 vs $699

  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Motorola Signature scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (100/100 vs 62/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Samsung Galaxy M17: The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Samsung Galaxy M17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 3942923 607137
Geekbench Single 3640 952
Geekbench Multi 11033 1963
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
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 186 g 192 g
Price $699 $130
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Samsung Galaxy M17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M17 Samsung Exynos 1330
26/100 -549.4%
607137 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 549.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Samsung Galaxy M17
$130

Price difference: $569. Samsung Galaxy M17 is cheaper by $569.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (91/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (68/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (100/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy M17?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.