Motorola Edge 40 vs Motorola Signature

The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4400); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 979,624); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 186g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Performance 59
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 48
Portability 83
Value for money
Motorola Signature
Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 84
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 167g vs 186g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 979624
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1120
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3665
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).

Motorola Edge 40: The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Motorola Signature
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 979624 3068952
Geekbench Single 1120 2903
Geekbench Multi 3665 9602
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1264x2780
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 68W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 167 g 186 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
48
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 MediaTek Dimensity 8020
58/100
979624 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100 +68.1%
3068952 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Motorola Edge 40 by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 40
Price unknown
Motorola Signature
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (91/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (91/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (77/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 and the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 over the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.