Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy A01
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A01 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $699 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 18/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 193,115); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A01 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A01 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy A01
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A01 better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $699
- Better portability (80/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy A01, the Motorola Signature scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy A01 — 20/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A01 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy A01 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 146.2×70.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A01
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy A01, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy A01 by 1483.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $589. Samsung Galaxy A01 was $589 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (90/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A01 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.