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).
Motorola Edge 40
Motorola Signature
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 167g vs 186g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 78/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Motorola Edge 40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Edge 40
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 40
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Edge 40 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Motorola Edge 40 by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Edge 40
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.