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Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

WINNER
Motorola Signature
78.9Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
45.2Inno Score
73.5Performance37.5
94.2Display47.2
69.3Camera41.7
73.5Battery41.7
94.7Features78.7
16 spec wins — Motorola Signature1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Motorola Signature wins this phone face-off, 78.9 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+47) and performance (+36). Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Motorola Signature

  • Stronger performance score: 74 vs 38
  • Stronger display score: 94 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 69 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 74 vs 42
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 79

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: Motorola Signature versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecMotorola SignatureSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Screen size6.8 ″+6%6.4 ″
Panel typeLTPO AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1264x27802340x1080
Pixel density446 ppi+11%401 ppi
Refresh rate165 Hz+38%120 Hz
Peak brightness6,200 nits+417%1,200 nits
Screen-to-body95.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Motorola Signature versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecMotorola SignatureSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 5Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu—1,040,324
Geekbench 6 (single)2,908+101%Top 17%1,450Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,678+165%Top 10%3,650Top 50%
RAM (max)16 GB+167%6 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB/1TB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Motorola Signature versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecMotorola SignatureSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide50 MP+317%12 MP
Telephoto50 MP+525%8 MP
Optical zoom3 x3 x
Max video8K@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera50 MP+56%32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Motorola Signature versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecMotorola SignatureSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Capacity5,200 mAh+16%4,500 mAh
Wired charging90 W+260%25 W
Wireless charging50 W+233%15 W

Design

Design comparison: Motorola Signature versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecMotorola SignatureSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Weight186 g177 g+5%
Thickness7 mm+12%7.9 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Motorola Signature versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecMotorola SignatureSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth6.05.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Motorola Signature versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecMotorola SignatureSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 12 (One UI 4)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Motorola Signature versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecMotorola SignatureSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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