Motorola Signature vs Realme C73
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $699 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 528,398); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Realme C73
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 197g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $699
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Realme C73, the Motorola Signature scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Realme C73 — 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 Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Realme C73 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Realme C73 (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Realme C73 (78/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Realme C73 by 478.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $579. Realme C73 was $579 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (90/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Realme C73 (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (91/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Realme C73 (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Realme C73 (78/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Realme C73?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Realme C73?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Realme C73?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Realme C73?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Realme C73?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.