Motorola Signature vs Redmi 12

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88; estimated prices are $699 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 22/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 362,744); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 63).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Redmi 12
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 13
Battery 36
Design 52
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 362744
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1375
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 198g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $699

  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi 12, the Motorola Signature scores 64 points higher (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12 leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (91/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (100/100 vs 62/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Redmi 12: The Redmi 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Redmi 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu 3942923 362744
Geekbench Single 3640 430
Geekbench Multi 11033 1375
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164 63
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 186 g 198 g
Price $699 $150
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Redmi 12
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 12
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Redmi 12
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi 12 MediaTek Helio G88
22/100 -987.0%
362744 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Redmi 12 by 987.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Redmi 12
$150

Price difference: $549. Redmi 12 is cheaper by $549.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (91/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (68/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (67/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (100/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 12?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Redmi 12?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi 12 — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 12?

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

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 12?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Redmi 12?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.