Motorola Signature vs Vivo S17

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Vivo S17
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 41
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo S17 better?

  • Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Vivo S17, the Motorola Signature scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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.
Vivo S17: The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Vivo S17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm
Weight 186 g 186 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Vivo S17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S17
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Vivo S17
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Vivo S17
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (92/100 vs 0/100).

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 Vivo S17 (91/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (68/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Vivo S17?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Vivo S17?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo S17 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo S17?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo S17?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Vivo S17?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.