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 60/100 (a 26-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 (3,057,215 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 105); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- 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 (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Motorola Signature scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 65/100). 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 46/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| 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 | 105 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 148.1% 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 65/100).
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 46/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
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 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 65/100).
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.