Motorola Signature vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $699 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 47/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,519,456); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 118); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Motorola Signature
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1519456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $699 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 186g
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Motorola Signature scores 39 points higher (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature leads (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (92/100 vs 26/100). 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 V (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (62/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1519456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 182 g | |
| Price | $699 | $999 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 159.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (92/100 vs 26/100).
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 V (91/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (68/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (62/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V by 39 points (86/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for everyday use.