Motorola Signature vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $699 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 62/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,629,444); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 218g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2629444
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
  • Lighter: 186g vs 218g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Cheaper: $469 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Motorola Signature scores 24 points higher (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (78/100 vs 62/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3942923 2629444
Geekbench Single 3640 3228
Geekbench Multi 11033 9553
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
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
Price $699 $469
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
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 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100 -50.0%
2629444 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 50.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469

Price difference: $230. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $230.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (92/100 vs 65/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (91/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (67/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (78/100 vs 62/100).

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

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).

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 — 62/100.

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

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).

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. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.