Motorola Signature vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 118); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 186g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Motorola Signature scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 131.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (90/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (91/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
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 IV is a better fit for active users.