Motorola Signature vs Sony Xperia 1

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 8/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3330); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 891,237); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 78 points (86/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 186g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Motorola Signature scores 78 points higher (86/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (91/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Sony Xperia 1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3942923 891237
Geekbench Single 3640 968
Geekbench Multi 11033 2731
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g 178 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8/100 -342.4%
891237 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Sony Xperia 1 by 342.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (92/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (91/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (68/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 78 points (86/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Sony Xperia 1?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 4/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Sony Xperia 1?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.