Motorola Signature 27 vs Redmi Note 8
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 30/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 329,457); the Motorola Signature 27 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Redmi Note 8
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Redmi Note 8, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 64 points higher (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (80/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Redmi Note 8 by 1464.2% 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 Note 8 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (98/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (80/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 64 points (94/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.