Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 3,034,849); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 140); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 3034849
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1099
- Better camera (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 9119
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 186g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Motorola Signature scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (97/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 0.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Motorola Signature was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (91/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (77/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (97/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
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 S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.