Motorola Signature vs Poco X8s
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Poco X8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $699 and $437. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8s has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,464,882); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Poco X8s
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1464882
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4106
- Lighter: 186g vs 187g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Poco X8s better?
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $437 vs $699
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Poco X8s, the Motorola Signature scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Poco X8s — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Poco X8s (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8s and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco X8s (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Poco X8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1464882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1220x2656 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6330 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 | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $437 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8s
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2656
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8s
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Poco X8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Poco X8s by 108.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $262. Poco X8s was $262 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Poco X8s (90/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8s and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Poco X8s (91/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Poco X8s?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Poco X8s — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Poco X8s?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Poco X8s — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Poco X8s?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Poco X8s?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Poco X8s?
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 X8s is a better fit for active users.