Motorola Signature vs Poco C81
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $699 and $125. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Poco C81
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 208g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Poco C81 better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5200 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $125 vs $699
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Poco C81, the Motorola Signature scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Poco C81 — 48/100; 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 C81 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco C81 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco C81 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco C81 (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Poco C81 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $125 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $574. Poco C81 was $574 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (90/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco C81 (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco C81 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco C81 (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Poco C81?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Poco C81?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Poco C81 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Poco C81?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Poco C81?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Poco C81?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.