Motorola Signature vs Poco M7
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $699 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 43/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 476,175); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Poco M7
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 186g vs 224g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $699
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Poco M7, the Motorola Signature scores 43 points higher (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Poco M7 — 70/100; 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 M7 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco M7 (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (78/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Poco M7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Poco M7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Poco M7 by 542.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $589. Poco M7 was $589 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (90/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco M7 (77/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (78/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Poco M7?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco M7 by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Poco M7?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Poco M7 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Poco M7?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Poco M7?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Poco M7?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.