Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy S8+
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $699 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 437,463); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $840
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 186g
- Overall rating 28/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy S8+, the Motorola Signature scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S8+ are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy S8+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $840 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S8+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 801.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $141. Motorola Signature was $141 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (98/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S8+ are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
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 S8+ is a better fit for everyday use.