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).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Performance 58
Display 88
Camera 49
Battery 42
Portability 53
Value for money 22
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

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 Note 20 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Samsung Exynos 990
57/100 -329.3%
918508 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 329.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
$1299

Launch price difference: $600. Motorola Signature was $600 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.