Fairphone 5 vs Motorola Signature
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $770 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 108); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Motorola Signature
- Overall rating 25/100
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 212g
- Cheaper: $699 vs $770
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $770 | $699 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Price difference: $71. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $71.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (91/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Signature?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Motorola Signature?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.