Apple iPhone 16e vs Motorola Signature
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 165Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4005mAh, 20W | 5200mAh, 90W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, White | Pantone Martini Olive, Pantone Carbon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 19, 2025 | January 23, 2026 | ||
| Availability | February 28, 2025 | January 30, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹59,900 | ₹59,999 |
Display
Winner:Motorola Signature
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1264 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2780 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 446 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 6200 nits |
Body
Winner:Motorola Signature
| Weight | 167 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Fabric Finish | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Apple Ceramic Shield | MIL-STD-810H | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Snapdragon Sound, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) |
Processor
Winner:Motorola Signature
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 829 |
Main Camera
Winner:Motorola Signature
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR10+, Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | Motorola Hello UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Gemini, moto AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16e
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | Auto Focus, Face unlock, HDR Photos, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, HDR | HDR | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Motorola Signature
| Capacity | 4005 mAh | 5200 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 90 W |
Memory
Winner:Motorola Signature
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and e-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Motorola Signature
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | AGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, LTEPP, SUPL | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
