Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy A04

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $699 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 19/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.1mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 186g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Cheaper: $135 vs $699

  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Motorola Signature scores 67 points higher (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (100/100 vs 62/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Samsung Galaxy A04
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" PLS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm
Weight 186 g 192 g
Price $699 $135
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135

Price difference: $564. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $564.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (91/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (68/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (100/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.