Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $699 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,436,963); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 127); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 209g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $699
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Motorola Signature scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| 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 | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $599 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 174.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (98/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (91/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23 FE is a better fit for active users.