Motorola Signature vs Oppo A78

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Oppo A78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 37/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 515,647); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 69); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Oppo A78
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 18
Battery 46
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Oppo A78 better?

  • Overall rating 37/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Oppo A78, the Motorola Signature scores 52 points higher (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).

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.
Oppo A78: The Oppo A78 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Oppo A78
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 3942923 515647
Geekbench Single 3640 688
Geekbench Multi 11033 1794
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164 69
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, ColorOS 13
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.8×75.1×8.0 mm
Weight 186 g 188 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Oppo A78
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
18
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Oppo A78
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Oppo A78
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Oppo A78, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Oppo A78 MediaTek Dimensity 700
37/100 -664.7%
515647 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Oppo A78 by 664.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Oppo A78
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (98/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (84/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (91/100 vs 18/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 (77/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Oppo A78?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Oppo A78?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Oppo A78 — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Oppo A78?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 18/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Oppo A78?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Oppo A78?

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 Oppo A78 is a better fit for everyday use.