Apple iPhone 17e vs Motorola Signature
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,085,000); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 186g).
Apple iPhone 17e
Motorola Signature
- Lighter: 163g vs 186g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $699
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 67/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2085000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3610
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 4/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 4/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (68/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $599 | $699 |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Apple iPhone 17e by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 17e is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (91/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (68/100 vs 4/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (96/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Motorola Signature?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Motorola Signature?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.