Motorola Signature 27 vs Redmi 12C
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 25/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 348,562); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature 27 has the stronger camera (173 vs 45).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Redmi 12C
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Redmi 12C, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 69 points higher (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (80/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Redmi 12C by 1378.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Signature 27
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (98/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (80/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Redmi 12C?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 69 points (94/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Redmi 12C?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Redmi 12C?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Redmi 12C?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Redmi 12C?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.