For the longest time, Motorola has existed in a strange space. It wasn’t irrelevant, but it also wasn’t really competing. Its phones were decent, sometimes even likable – but rarely serious contenders. That’s what makes the Motorola Signature feel different. For once, this isn’t a “good for Motorola” phone. It’s just… good.

And that’s both refreshing and slightly frustrating. That being said, this isn’t a revolution. It’s something arguably more important for Motorola: a correction. A correction that will probably define its future smartphones.

Build Quality That Reflects Engineering Discipline

The first thing that stands out about the Motorola Signature is restraint. At 7.0mm thickness and 186 grams, this is a large phone that doesn’t feel unnecessarily bulky.…