Motorola Signature vs OnePlus 12R

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $699 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 12R has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,844,595); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 207g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
OnePlus 12R
Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 62
Portability 46
Value for money 52
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1844595
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 46/100)
What makes OnePlus 12R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $699

  • Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the OnePlus 12R, the Motorola Signature scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, OnePlus 12R — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (78/100 vs 46/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus 12R: The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature OnePlus 12R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3942923 1844595
Geekbench Single 3640 2004
Geekbench Multi 11033 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2780x1264
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm
Weight 186 g 207 g
Launch price $699 $499
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
OnePlus 12R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
OnePlus 12R
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
OnePlus 12R
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
62
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and OnePlus 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
OnePlus 12R Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
63/100 -113.8%
1844595 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads OnePlus 12R by 113.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
OnePlus 12R
$499

Launch price difference: $200. OnePlus 12R was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (98/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (91/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (77/100 vs 62/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (78/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus 12R?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the OnePlus 12R?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus 12R — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus 12R?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus 12R?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the OnePlus 12R?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users.