Motorola Signature vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $699 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 2,604,459); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 218g).

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

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

Poco X8 Pro Max

Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 66

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2604459
  • Lighter: 186g vs 218g

  • Better camera (91/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2833
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9119
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $699

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Motorola Signature scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; 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 Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100. In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 46/100).

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.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3057215 2604459
Geekbench Single 2833 3293
Geekbench Multi 9119 10243
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g 218 g
Launch price $699 $469

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

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

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

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

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

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

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 -17.4%
2604459 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 17.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Poco X8 Pro Max

$469

Launch price difference: $230. Poco X8 Pro Max was $230 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (91/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.