Motorola Signature vs Realme U1
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 8/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 303,398); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 186g).
Motorola Signature
Realme U1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 186g
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Realme U1, the Motorola Signature scores 78 points higher (86/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (91/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Realme U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Realme U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Realme U1 by 1199.6% in our overall performance rating.
Realme U1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (91/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (68/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (90/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Realme U1?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 78 points (86/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Realme U1?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Realme U1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Realme U1?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Realme U1?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Realme U1?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use.