Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Our Verdict: Galaxy S25 Ultra gives you more storage headroom, up to 1TB against 512GB, with another advantage: Galaxy S25 Ultra has the higher-resolution rear camera at 200MP versus 50MP. Motorola Signature pushes back because Motorola Signature has the higher-resolution front camera at 50MP versus 12MP. Galaxy S25 Ultra has the lower current starting total, at about £569.99 versus £251.17 more for Motorola Signature. Pick Galaxy S25 Ultra if that advantage matches your priorities; consider Motorola Signature if its specific trade-offs suit you better.

On price there's almost nothing between them: both work out around £821 over a full contract.

Expert Rating
4.1
10 reviews
4.4
12 reviews
Screen
6.8" 6.8"
Display
LTPO AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1264 x 2780 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch
449 505
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Android 16 Android 15
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.1 x 76.4 x 7 mm 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm
Weight
186 grams 219 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.2m for 30 min IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£19.99/mo (£319.00 upfront) £33.79/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£897.00 £569.99

Prices updated 25 July 2026

Motorola Signature Motorola Signature Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Expert Rating 4.1
10 reviews
4.4
12 reviews
Screen 6.8" 6.8"
Display LTPO AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1264 x 2780 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch 449 505
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 5,200 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 15
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.1 x 76.4 x 7 mm 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm
Weight 186 grams 219 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.2m for 30 min IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £19.99/mo
£319.00 upfront
£33.79/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £897.00 £569.99
Prices updated 25 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Motorola Signature
Motorola Signature

24 Months

512GB

Carbon Black

200GB

Data

£19.99 per month, £319 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

24 Months

256GB

Titanium Black

Refurbished

10GB

Data

£33.79 per month, £29 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Signature or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Signature is cheaper on contract at £821.16 over the life of the deal from £19.99 per month with £319.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Signature or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the sharper display at 505 pixels per inch versus 449, and the Motorola Signature uses a LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Signature or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 200 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Signature or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £569.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra use?

The Motorola Signature is powered by the Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Signature or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature is the more portable of the two: it's 33g lighter at 186 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 162.1 x 76.4 x 7 mm, and is slimmer at 7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Signature or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature is rated IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.2m for 30 min, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra run?

The Motorola Signature runs Android 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.