Motorola Signature vs Poco C65

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $699 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 33/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 348,562); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.1mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

Poco C65

Performance 25
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money 56

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 348562
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 375
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1031
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Poco C65 better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $699

  • Overall rating 33/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Poco C65, the Motorola Signature scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Poco C65 — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco C65 (78/100 vs 63/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature Poco C65
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 3057215 348562
Geekbench Single 2833 375
Geekbench Multi 9119 1031
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 1600x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164 —
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 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm
Weight 186 g 192 g
Launch price $699 $99

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera

Poco C65

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Poco C65

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Poco C65

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Poco C65 MediaTek Helio G85
33/100 -777.1%
348562 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Poco C65 by 777.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Poco C65

$99

Launch price difference: $600. Poco C65 was $600 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (90/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (84/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (91/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (77/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco C65 (78/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Poco C65?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Poco C65?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Poco C65?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Poco C65?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Poco C65?

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