Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $699 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 746,808).
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 746808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Lighter: 177g vs 186g
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, the Motorola Signature scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 14/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 746808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 310.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (91/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better fit for everyday use.