Motorola Signature vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-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 (3,942,923 vs 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 119); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Motorola Signature
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $699 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 186g
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Motorola Signature scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (85/100 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 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 119 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $699 | $799 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 217.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (92/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (91/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (68/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (85/100 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 5 IV?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.