Motorola Signature vs TCL 503
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the TCL 503 (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A; launch prices were $699 and $115. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 20/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 153,667); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 503 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
TCL 503
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 58/100)
What makes TCL 503 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $115 vs $699
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the TCL 503, the Motorola Signature scores 66 points higher (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, TCL 503 — 24/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (90/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the TCL 503 (78/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | TCL 503 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 350 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $115 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
TCL 503
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 503
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
TCL 503
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and TCL 503, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads TCL 503 by 1889.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $584. TCL 503 was $584 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (90/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the TCL 503 (78/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the TCL 503?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the TCL 503 by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the TCL 503?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the TCL 503 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the TCL 503?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the TCL 503?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the TCL 503?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.