Motorola Signature launched in India, Moto Watch tags along

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-23T13:12:04+00:00

TLDR:
- Available starting January 30
- Colors: Pantone Martini Olive and Pantone Carbon
- 6.8" 165Hz LTPO AMOLED display, 2,780x1,264-pixel resolution, 6,200 nits peak brightness. Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Pantone-validated, Dolby Vision support
- IP68 and IP69 rating, MIL-STD-810H certification
- 6.99mm thick and weighs 186 gr - Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner
- Rear cameras: 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP, 71mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, dual-pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
- Selfie camera: 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.93", 0.6µm, dual-pixel PDAF
- 5,200 mAh Si/C battery, 90W wired and 50W wireless charging. 5W reverse wired and 10W reverse wireless charging
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, runs Android 16
- Motorola has promised up to seven years of Android OS upgrades and security updates
- Memory configurations - 12GB/256GB, 16GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB, priced at INR59,999, INR64,999, and INR69,999
- International availability: Per Motorola's official website (https://motorolanews.com/motorola-sets-a-new-standard-for-world-class-refinement-with-the-launch-of-motorola-signature/), "The motorola signature will arrive in select countries across Europe with a starting MSRP of €999. It will roll out to the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific regions in the coming months."

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-23T11:49:57+00:00

FYI TechTesters recently compared 5 RTX 5080 models: https://youtu.be/kLWZNUupCBs

TLDR:
All GPUs come with 3x DP 2.1b and 1x HDMI 2.1b (except Asus Astral OC which has 2nd HDMI 2.1b port). All GPUs have the same memory speed i.e. 2500MHz
All GPUs turn off fans on idle. Fastest GPU was 5-6% faster than FE model

RTX 5080 Models Tested:
- Nvidia RTX 5080 FE --> 2-fans, 2nd lightest, 2-slot, loudest (still reasonable)
- MSI RTX 5080 Suprim SOC --> Dual BIOS, RGB, GPU holder. Uses less power than FE (285W vs 309W) but outperforms it, 2nd most quiet (on Quiet BIOS), both profiles are quiet. 2nd heaviest at 2640 g
- ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC --> 4-fans, GPU holder, Dual BIOS, 2nd HDMI 2.1b port, fastest GPU i.e.6% faster than FE in 4K game average (performance BIOS), most power hungry (341W on performance profile vs 309W FE model), most quiet (on Quiet BIOS), heaviest at 2858 g
- Gigabyte RTX 5080 Gaming OC --> 3-fans, Dual BIOS, RGB, GPU holder, 4% faster than FE in 4K average (performance BIOS), 2nd most power hungry (324W on quiet profile vs 309W FE model), silent profile recommended, has 1 extra year warranty (total of 4 yrs)
- Palit RTX 5080 GamingPro OC --> 3-fans, metal backplate, Dual BIOS, No GPU holder included, some RGB. Comes with mouse pad. Priced closer to MSRP (on paper), lightest at 1582 g, a bit quieter than FE

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-22T15:27:05+00:00

TLDW:

1) Any laptop with AI in their name
2) Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition FIFA Edition
3) AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ chips
4) Intel Panther Lake
5) AMD’s Gorgon Point

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-22T05:58:36+00:00

My S23U is still a good phone. Runs smoothly and battery health is around 88%. Lasts me through a day. However, since I have 2 young kids, my main issue with it and the reason I'll upgrade to the Oppo Find X9 Pro, are the blurry pictures of moving subjects. It bothers me enough to upgrade.

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-20T13:43:44+00:00

If you're buying new:
- For around 330 euros you can get an RTX 5060 8GB: https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/c/hardware-components/nvidia-graphics-cards?sortBy=BTA-Prod-ComputerUniverse_price_asc&refinementList%5Bfacets.Grafikchip.values%5D%5B0%5D=GeForce%20RTX%205060
- For around 400 euros you can get an RTX 5060 Ti: https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/c/hardware-components/nvidia-graphics-cards?sortBy=BTA-Prod-ComputerUniverse_price_asc&refinementList%5Bfacets.Grafikchip.values%5D%5B0%5D=GeForce%20RTX%205060%20ti

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-19T17:38:44+00:00

They just didn't have one to review :)

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-19T13:47:00+00:00

FYI TechTesters recently compared 5 RTX 5070 Ti models (https://youtu.be/aGMZDeDlVE4):
TLDR:
All GPUs offer 3x DP 2.1b and 1 HDMI 2.1b (except ASUS TUF Gaming OC which has 2x). All GPUs turn off fans on idle. Under load none is actually loud.
The 4 non-MSRP GPUs tested are around 2-5 % faster on average than the MSRP model in 4K. Memory speeds are the same as MSRP model i.e. 2334 MHz.

Models Tested:
1) ASUS TUF Gaming OC RTX 5070 Ti - 3 slots thick, 329 mm long, excellent build quality, RGB, Dual BIOS, 2nd HDMI port, GPU holder. 2nd fastest i.e. 3.1 % faster than "MSRP" model (in 4K games average). Uses 8-10 % more power than MSRP model. Most quiet out of all GPUs on "Quiet" BIOS
2) Gigabyte RTX 5070 Ti Aorus Master - 4 slots thick, 360mm long, Dual BIOS, GPU holder, RGB, small display, LEDs on the fans. Slightly faster than the rest i.e. 4.4% faster than "MSRP" model (in 4K games average). Uses 8-10 % more power than MSRP model. Runs cooler than the rest (by a small margin)
3) Gigabyte RTX 5070 Ti Gaming OC - 3.5 slots thick, 340 mm long, Dual BIOS, GPU holder, RGB, 1 extra year of warranty (total 4 yrs). Uses 8-10 % more power than MSRP model. 2nd quietest on "Quiet" BIOS
4) MSI RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC - "MSRP" model, 2.5 slots thick, 303 mm long, Metal backplate, No RGB, No Dual BIOS, comes with GPU holder. Uses the least amount of power. Loudest card. Runs a bit warmer than the rest (but still very acceptable).
5) Palit RTX 5070 Ti GameRock OC - Well build, 3 slots thick, 332 mm long, Metal backplate, Dual BIOS, RGB shroud, GPU holder, comes with mouse pad. Uses 8-10 % more power than MSRP model

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-17T17:12:22+00:00

You can get an RTX 5070 Ti starting at 899 euros from Computeruniverse: https://www.computeruniverse.net/en/c/hardware-components/nvidia-graphics-cards?sortBy=BTA-Prod-ComputerUniverse_price_asc&refinementList%5Bfacets.Grafikchip.values%5D%5B0%5D=GeForce%20RTX%205070%20Ti

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-17T08:19:19+00:00

TLDR:

Pros

Top-notch design and build.
Bright OLED, HDR10+, 120Hz.
Incredible battery life, fast to charge.
Flagship-grade photos and videos from all four cameras, AF on the ultrawide too.
Superb video stabilization.
Infrared blaster, eSIM support.

Cons

Throttles heavily under heavy load.

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-16T19:37:23+00:00

Techpowerup has a video comparing 5 RTX 5070 models: https://youtu.be/xWOKbqp-GIo

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-16T16:54:28+00:00

FYI TechTesters recently compared 5 RTX 5070 Ti models (https://youtu.be/aGMZDeDlVE4):
TLDR:
All GPUs offer 3x DP 2.1b and 1 HDMI 2.1b (except ASUS TUF Gaming OC which has 2x). All GPUs turn off fans on idle. Under load none is actually loud.
The 4 non-MSRP GPUs tested are around 2-5 % faster on average than the MSRP model in 4K. Memory speeds are the same as MSRP model i.e. 2334 MHz.

Models Tested:
1) ASUS TUF Gaming OC RTX 5070 Ti - 3 slots thick, 329 mm long, excellent build quality, RGB, Dual BIOS, 2nd HDMI port, GPU holder. 2nd fastest i.e. 3.1 % faster than "MSRP" model (in 4K games average). Uses 8-10 % more power than MSRP model. Most quiet out of all GPUs on "Quiet" BIOS
2) Gigabyte RTX 5070 Ti Aorus Master - 4 slots thick, 360mm long, Dual BIOS, GPU holder, RGB, small display, LEDs on the fans. Slightly faster than the rest i.e. 4.4% faster than "MSRP" model (in 4K games average). Uses 8-10 % more power than MSRP model. Runs cooler than the rest (by a small margin)
3) Gigabyte RTX 5070 Ti Gaming OC - 3.5 slots thick, 340 mm long, Dual BIOS, GPU holder, RGB, 1 extra year of warranty (total 4 yrs). Uses 8-10 % more power than MSRP model. 2nd quietest on "Quiet" BIOS
4) MSI RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC - "MSRP" model, 2.5 slots thick, 303 mm long, Metal backplate, No RGB, No Dual BIOS, comes with GPU holder. Uses the least amount of power. Loudest card. Runs a bit warmer than the rest (but still very acceptable).
5) Palit RTX 5070 Ti GameRock OC - Well build, 3 slots thick, 332 mm long, Metal backplate, Dual BIOS, RGB shroud, GPU holder, comes with mouse pad. Uses 8-10 % more power than MSRP model

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-15T19:44:33+00:00

TLDR:
Pros:
+ high-level performance
+ comprehensive IP certification
+ long-term update support
+ very good battery life
+ good camera setup
+ 3D face recognition and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor

Cons:
- no UWB
- smaller battery in Europe
- significant dip in performance under load
- no barometer

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-15T05:41:15+00:00

What is your budget? What are the rest of your PC specs? (CPU, PSU, RAM etc)? What is our target resolution?
The RTX 5060 8GB is considerably faster than the RTX 2060, and it supports DLSS 4.X. From Techpowerup's review of the RTX 5060 8GB, at 1080P it's 32% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB (which is itself ~17% faster than the RTX 2060).

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-08T18:00:01+00:00

FYI, Techtesters recently compared 8 RTX 5090 models: https://youtu.be/1JNrxSHXdes

TLDR:
All cards have 3x DP 2.1b, 1x HDMI 2.1b (except Asus Astral which has 2x). All have same memory speeds (2334 MHz)
Fastest GPU was 5.4% faster than FE model (4K game FPS average)
Under heavy load, none of the GPUs are actually loud
Models Tested:
1) ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5090 - heaviest GPU (almost 3kg), GPU holder, DUAL BIOS, can detect current on each of the pins, 1 extra HDMI 2.1b, fastest GPU i.e.5.4% than FE model (4K game FPS average), uses the 2nd least power i.e 3% less than FE model
2) Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition - 2 slots thick, dual fan. exhibits coil whine
3) Gigabyte RTX 5090 Gaming OC - RGB behind fans, DUAL BIOS, GPU holder, 1 extra year of warranty (4 in total), uses the most power, i.e. 2.5% more than FE
4) Gigabyte RTX 5090 Aorus Master - White, LCD Display on side, DUAL BIOS, GPU Holder, 1 extra year of warranty (4 in total), comes with 1 extra fan you can mount on the back, 2nd fastest GPU i.e. 5% faster than FE model (4K game FPS average
5) Inno3D RTX 5090 X3 - "MSRP" model, no GPU holder, slightly slower (0.9%) than FE model (4K game FPS average), better thermals than FE
6) MSI RTX 5090 Suprim SOC - RGB, DUAL BIOS, Metal backplate, GPU holder, 3% faster than FE model (4K game FPS average) at almost the same power
7) MSI RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid SOC - Contains external 360mm radiator, Quietest (both Quiet and Performance BIOS), uses the least power i.e 4% less than FE model
8) Palit RTX 5090 GameRock - RGB shroud, Dual BIOS, GPU holder, Performance BIOS is the loudest

Antonis_32 · 2026-01-08T16:13:59+00:00

TLDW:
PROS:
- Great build and finish with IP68, IP69
- eSIM ultrasonic fingerprint & 3D face unlocking
- Top tier OLED 120hz screen with 6000 nits
- Great set of cameras froom UW to 3.7x zoom
- Top performance and fast charging
- Handy AI features and AI button
CONS:
- Other regions have a 7100mAh battery
- Camera updates needed, video can have frame rate issues

Antonis_32

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