Motorola Signature vs Vivo Y23

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 750,481); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't.

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Vivo Y23
Performance 51
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 186g

  • Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Vivo Y23, the Motorola Signature scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (91/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.

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 Y23: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Vivo Y23
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 3942923 750481
Geekbench Single 3640 936
Geekbench Multi 11033 2318
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 186 g 179 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Vivo Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y23
  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Vivo Y23
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo Y23 MediaTek Dimensity 920
52/100 -425.4%
750481 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Vivo Y23 by 425.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Vivo Y23
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (98/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (91/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (77/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y23?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Vivo Y23?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y23?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y23?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Vivo Y23?

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 Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.