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).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 78 points (86/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Realme U1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 90
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • 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)
What makes Realme U1 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 186g

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Realme U1: The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Realme U1
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 25MP
6
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme U1
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Realme U1
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Realme U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Realme U1 MediaTek Helio P70
8/100 -1199.6%
303398 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Realme U1 by 1199.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Realme U1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.