Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy S22+

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $699 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Samsung Galaxy S22+
Performance 69
Display 79
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 64
Value for money 28
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 196g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $999

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22+ better?

  • Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy S22+, the Motorola Signature scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 28/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

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 S22+: The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Samsung Galaxy S22+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1290942
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1264x2780 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 186 g 196 g
Launch price $699 $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Samsung Galaxy S22+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy S22+
  • 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Samsung Galaxy S22+
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S22+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S22+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
58/100 -205.4%
1290942 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 205.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Samsung Galaxy S22+
$999

Launch price difference: $300. Motorola Signature was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (98/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (91/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (77/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S22+?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy S22+?

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 S22+ is a better fit for active users.