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).
Motorola Signature
Sony Xperia 1
- 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)
- Lighter: 178g vs 186g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 67/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Sony Xperia 1 by 342.4% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.