Motorola Signature vs Realme 5i

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 329,457); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.3mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Realme 5i
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 13
Battery 43
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 195g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Realme 5i better?

  • Overall rating 27/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Realme 5i, the Motorola Signature scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (91/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (78/100 vs 48/100).

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.
Realme 5i: The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Realme 5i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3942923 329457
Geekbench Single 3640 321
Geekbench Multi 11033 1128
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 10W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm
Weight 186 g 195 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Realme 5i
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Realme 5i
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Realme 5i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Realme 5i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Realme 5i Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
27/100 -1096.8%
329457 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Realme 5i by 1096.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Realme 5i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (98/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (84/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (91/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (77/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (78/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Realme 5i?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Realme 5i?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme 5i — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Realme 5i?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Realme 5i?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Realme 5i?

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 Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use.