Motorola Signature vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Our Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a massively higher-resolution main camera, 200MP against the Motorola Signature's 50MP, and the Motorola Signature packs the bigger battery, 5200mAh against 3900mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the sharper display at 513 PPI to 449, and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the lighter phone at 163g against 186g. The Motorola Signature is the one to have if you want what it adds, but the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the smarter buy if you'd rather keep the money.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the cheaper one to own: around £708 over a typical contract, £113 less than the Motorola Signature.

Expert Rating
4.1
10 reviews
3.8
11 reviews
Screen
6.8" 6.7"
Display
LTPO AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1264 x 2780 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch
449 513
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-3-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
5,200 mAh 3,900 mAh
Storage
512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android 16 Android 15
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.1 x 76.4 x 7 mm 159 x 76 x 5.8 mm
Weight
186 grams 163 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.2m for 30 min IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£19.99/mo (£319.00 upfront) £28.29/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£897.00 £499.00

Prices updated 26 July 2026

Motorola Signature Motorola Signature Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Expert Rating 4.1
10 reviews
3.8
11 reviews
Screen 6.8" 6.7"
Display LTPO AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1264 x 2780 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch 449 513
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 200 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-3-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 5,200 mAh 3,900 mAh
Storage 512GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.1 x 76.4 x 7 mm 159 x 76 x 5.8 mm
Weight 186 grams 163 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.2m for 30 min IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £19.99/mo
£319.00 upfront
£28.29/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £897.00 £499.00
Prices updated 26 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Motorola Signature
Motorola Signature

24 Months

512GB

Carbon Black

200GB

Data

£19.99 per month, £319 upfront.

Use code: SAVING10 (£10)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

24 Months

256GB

Titanium Jetblack

10GB

Data

£28.29 per month, £29 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Signature or Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is cheaper on contract at £707.96 over the life of the deal from £28.29 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Signature or Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the sharper display at 513 pixels per inch versus 449, and the Motorola Signature uses a LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Signature or Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Motorola Signature features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a 200 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Signature or Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £499.00.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Motorola Signature is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge use?

The Motorola Signature is powered by the Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge uses the Qualcomm SM8750-3-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Signature or Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the more portable of the two: it's 23g lighter at 163 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 159 x 76 x 5.8 mm, and is slimmer at 5.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Signature or Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Motorola Signature is rated IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.2m for 30 min, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Motorola Signature and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge run?

The Motorola Signature runs Android 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge runs Android 15. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.