Motorola Signature vs Vivo S50

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,801,694).

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 84
Vivo S50
Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 68
Portability 66
Value for money 82
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1801694
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4817
  • Lighter: 186g vs 196g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $699

  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Vivo S50, the Motorola Signature scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 84/100, Vivo S50 — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo S50: The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Vivo S50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3068952 1801694
Geekbench Single 2903 1930
Geekbench Multi 9602 4817
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm
Weight 186 g 196 g
Launch price $699 $390
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Vivo S50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo S50
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Vivo S50
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
72/100 -70.3%
1801694 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Vivo S50 by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Vivo S50
$390

Launch price difference: $309. Vivo S50 was $309 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (91/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (91/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo S50?

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Vivo S50?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo S50?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo S50?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Vivo S50?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.