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LAS VEGAS—At CES 2026, Motorola introduced a new phone in its smartphone line, the brand-new Motorola Signature. The company is positioning this device as its ultra-premium offering with a thin design and an unusually high degree of durability. It's a slab, not a folding phone like its excellent, fashion-conscious Razr Ultra ($1,299.99). Here's what we know so far.
Big and Thin Is the Way to Go
(Credit: Motorola)The Signature measures 6.38 by 3.01 by 0.28 inches (HWD) and weighs 6.56 ounces. Motorola says this is the “thinnest quad-curved phone in its class,” where “class” is defined as smartphones priced between €899 and €999 (approximately $1,050 to $1,170 at current exchange rates).
The front is dominated by a large 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate up to 165Hz for smooth animation and a peak brightness of 6,200 nits, which should make the screen easy to see in any lighting conditions. For context, the similarly sized Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL ($1,199) peak at 3,000 and 3,300 nits, respectively.
Motorola is continuing its partnership with Pantone and will sell the Signature in two colors: Pantone Carbon (navy blue) or Pantone Martini Olive (golden-green).
Svelte, But Super Tough
(Credit: Motorola)Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects the display from damage, while its frame is made of aluminum. The phone is IP68 certified, like many recent phones, meaning it is fully dustproof and can withstand being submerged in freshwater. But that’s not all.
The Signature is also IP69 rated to handle high-pressure water jets, and it meets MIL-STD-810H, a military-grade standard of durability, which is usually a feature of rugged (and thicker) phones like the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro ($599.99). This certification means the Signature can withstand drops, extreme temperatures, and high elevations.
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Speedy Internals and Big Battery
Inside, the Signature features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, which is very capable but not the most powerful Qualcomm processor (that distinction belongs to the similarly-named Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5). The phone will be offered with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM and three storage options: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB.
Motorola packs a 5,200mAh battery in the Signature, and the company claims up to 52 hours of battery life. If you need a quick top off, the Signature supports up to 90W via wired charging. Neither Apple’s nor Samsung’s flagships offer this level of charging, topping out at 45W with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
50MP Cameras Everywhere
(Credit: Motorola)The Signature features three rear cameras and one front-facing one, each at 50MP. The main rear camera can shoot up to 8K video, while its telephoto lens features a 3x optical zoom. The ultra-wide camera provides a 122-degree field of view. On the front, the selfie-camera records video at up to 4K resolution.
Beyond Hardware: More Perks
The Motorola Signature runs Android 16 and will receive seven years of Android OS updates and security fixes, the company said. This level of commitment puts the Signature on par with Samsung and Google. To further distinguish the phone, Motorola promises that owners will receive “on-demand white-glove assistance… access to luxury experiences in travel, dining, [and] events.”
Pricing and availability information is not yet available—more to come as soon as we learn it. In the meantime, check out the rest of our CES 2026 coverage for the latest new tech coming out of Las Vegas.