Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3900); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,660,456); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 133); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 186g).
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 186g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Motorola Signature scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 137.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Motorola Signature was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (77/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (90/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
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 is a better fit for active users.