Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 74/100 (a 12-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 2,201,149); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 144); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2201149
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 Ultra, the Motorola Signature scores 12 points higher (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 58/100; 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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 Ultra (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (78/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 2201149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 144 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Motorola Signature was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 Ultra (91/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (78/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.