Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990; launch prices were $699 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 918,508); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 208g).
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 918508
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, the Motorola Signature scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 22/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (78/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 918508 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1222 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3060 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1299 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 329.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Motorola Signature was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (91/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
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 Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.