Fairphone 3+ vs Motorola Signature
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $489 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 243,691); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Motorola Signature
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $699
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 189g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Motorola Signature — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 9119 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Fairphone 3+ by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $210. Fairphone 3+ was $210 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (90/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (91/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Motorola Signature?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.