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).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 84
Samsung Galaxy S10
Performance 51
Display 66
Camera 22
Battery 19
Portability 85
Value for money 0
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 better?
  • Lighter: 157g vs 186g

  • Better portability (85/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

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 S10: The Samsung Galaxy S10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Samsung Galaxy S10
  • Main: 12MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
22
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy S10
  • 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3040x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Samsung Galaxy S10
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 9W
19
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S10 Samsung Exynos 9820
42/100 -311.7%
745471 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy S10 by 311.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Samsung Galaxy S10
$899

Launch price difference: $200. Motorola Signature was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.