Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy S10
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820; launch prices were $699 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 745,471); the Samsung Galaxy S10 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 186g).
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 745471
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2322
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 9W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $899
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 157g vs 186g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy S10, the Motorola Signature scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy S10 — 0/100; 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 S10 (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (91/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy S10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9820 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 745471 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 2322 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 3040x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 9W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 157.6×74.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $899 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 3040x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 9W
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy S10 by 311.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Motorola Signature was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (91/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (91/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (77/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S10 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S10?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy S10?
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 S10 is a better fit for everyday use.