Motorola Signature vs Poco M3 Pro 5G

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $699 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 41/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 515,647); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.9mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

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

Poco M3 Pro 5G

Performance 40
Display 54
Camera 29
Battery 51
Portability 55
Value for money 42

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 690
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1736
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $699

  • Overall rating 41/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Motorola Signature scores 45 points higher (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100; 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 M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 55/100).

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 M3 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 3057215 515647
Geekbench Single 2833 690
Geekbench Multi 9119 1736
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 50W —
DXOMark (camera) 164 —
Main camera 50 MP 48 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 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm
Weight 186 g 190 g
Launch price $699 $200

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

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

Poco M3 Pro 5G

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

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

Poco M3 Pro 5G

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

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

Poco M3 Pro 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
51
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Poco M3 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700
41/100 -492.9%
515647 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 492.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Poco M3 Pro 5G

$200

Launch price difference: $499. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $499 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

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