Fairphone 4 vs Motorola Signature
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 566,483); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 69); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Motorola Signature
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $699
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 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 4 (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Fairphone 4 by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Fairphone 4 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (90/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (77/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (78/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Motorola Signature?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 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.