Motorola Signature vs Realme 12 Pro
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; launch prices were $699 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 737,054); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Realme 12 Pro
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $699
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Realme 12 Pro — 68/100; 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 Realme 12 Pro (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Realme 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $215 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Realme 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Realme 12 Pro by 314.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $484. Realme 12 Pro was $484 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Realme 12 Pro?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Realme 12 Pro?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Realme 12 Pro?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.