Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $699 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 43/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4400); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,818,396); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 128); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 253g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Performance 31
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 25
Design 0
Value for money 0
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1818396
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 253g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?

  • Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Motorola Signature scores 43 points higher (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (62/100 vs 0/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3942923 1818396
Geekbench Single 3640 2004
Geekbench Multi 11033 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1264x2780 2176x1812
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 90W 25W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 164 128
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IPX8
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm
Weight 186 g 253 g
Price $699 $1799
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2176x1812
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
43/100 -116.8%
1818396 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 116.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
$1799

Price difference: $1100. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $1100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (92/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (91/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (68/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (67/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (62/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.