Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $699 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,681,378); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 140); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 234g).
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1681378
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 186g vs 234g
- Cheaper: $699 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 7/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 27/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Motorola Signature scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature leads (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (67/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (62/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1681378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 234 g | |
| Price | $699 | $1199 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 134.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (68/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (67/100 vs 7/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (62/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.