Motorola Signature vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $699 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,119,714); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Motorola Signature
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Motorola Signature scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 84/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1299 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Motorola Signature and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 174.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Motorola Signature was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (91/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
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 Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.