Motorola Signature vs Realme U1
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-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 (3,057,215 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Realme U1
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Realme U1 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 186g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Realme U1, the Motorola Signature scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Realme U1 (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Realme U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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 | |
| Telephoto | 50 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 | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Realme U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Realme U1 by 907.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme U1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (90/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Realme U1 (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (91/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (77/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Realme U1?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
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 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Realme U1?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Realme U1?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 20/100).
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, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.