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 (3,057,215 vs 1,794,400).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Vivo S50
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5179
- Lighter: 186g vs 196g
- Higher performance (90/100 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 (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Vivo S50 — 74/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (90/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5179 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Vivo S50 by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (90/100 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 (90/100 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.