Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $699 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-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 (3,057,215 vs 1,684,869); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 140); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1684869
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1199
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Motorola Signature scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). 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 (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (78/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1684869 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Motorola Signature was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (90/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
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 (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (78/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
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 — 70/100.
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 (90/100 vs 75/100).
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, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.