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 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $489 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 13/100 (a 73-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 (3,942,923 vs 243,691); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.9mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 73 points (86/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 0
Design 63
Value for money 76
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
  • Cheaper: $489 vs $699

  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 73 points higher (86/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).

Fairphone 3+: The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 3+ Motorola Signature
Processor Snapdragon 632 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 243691 3942923
Geekbench Single 295 3640
Geekbench Multi 1037 11033
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 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 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
Price $489 $699
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 3+ and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 3+ Snapdragon 632
13/100
243691 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +93.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Fairphone 3+ by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 3+
$489
Motorola Signature
$699

Price difference: $210. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $210.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (91/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (68/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 73 points (86/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Motorola Signature?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, 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 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Motorola Signature?

The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.