Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy S20+

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990; launch prices were $699 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 874,382).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Performance 57
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 42
Portability 72
Value for money 22
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 874382
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1222
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3060
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 188g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20+ better?

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy S20+, the Motorola Signature scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S20+ — 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 S20+ (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).

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 S20+: The Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Samsung Galaxy S20+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Samsung Exynos 990
AnTuTu 3942923 874382
Geekbench Single 3640 1222
Geekbench Multi 11033 3060
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1264x2780 3200x1440
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 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 186 g 188 g
Launch price $699 $1199
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Samsung Galaxy S20+
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 10MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy S20+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Samsung Galaxy S20+
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S20+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Exynos 990
56/100 -350.9%
874382 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 350.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Samsung Galaxy S20+
$1199

Launch price difference: $500. Motorola Signature was $500 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (98/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (91/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (77/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S20+?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S20+?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S20+?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S20+?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy S20+?

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 S20+ is a better fit for everyday use.