Motorola Signature 27 vs Redmi Note 12 (China)
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 46/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 521,686); the Motorola Signature 27 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Redmi Note 12 (China)
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Redmi Note 12 (China), the Motorola Signature 27 scores 48 points higher (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (80/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Redmi Note 12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Redmi Note 12 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Redmi Note 12 (China) by 887.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (98/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (80/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) by 48 points (94/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Redmi Note 12 (China) — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.