Motorola Signature vs Poco C40

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 11/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 75 points (86/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh

  • Overall rating 11/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Poco C40, the Motorola Signature scores 75 points higher (86/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco C40 (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco C40 (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Poco C40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 JLQ
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1650
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm
Weight 186 g 204 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Poco C40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (91/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco C40 (68/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco C40 (67/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Poco C40?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 75 points (86/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Poco C40?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Poco C40?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Poco C40?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Poco C40?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.