Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $699 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 48/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,135,878); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 271g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

Performance 64
Display 78
Camera 20
Battery 38
Portability 20
Value for money 4

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 271g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 20/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 better?


  • Overall rating 48/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, the Motorola Signature scores 38 points higher (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 4/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (78/100 vs 20/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3057215 1135878
Geekbench Single 2833 1500
Geekbench Multi 9119 3537
Display 6.8" AMOLED 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1264x2780 2208x1768
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 90W 25W
Wireless charging 50W 10W
DXOMark (camera) 164 —
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm —
Weight 186 g 271 g
Launch price $699 $1799

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
20
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2208x1768
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 10W
38
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
48/100 -169.1%
1135878 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 169.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

$1799

Launch price difference: $1100. Motorola Signature was $1100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (90/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (91/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (77/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (78/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?

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 Z Fold3 is a better fit for active users.