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).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Performance 59
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 4
Design 96
Value for money 69
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
  • 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)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Apple iPhone 17e: The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 24MP
29
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
4
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17e Apple A19
38/100
2085000 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +47.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Apple iPhone 17e by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17e
$599
Motorola Signature
$699

Price difference: $100. Apple iPhone 17e is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.