Motorola Signature vs Redmi 12C
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $699 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 348,562); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 45); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Redmi 12C
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $699
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi 12C, the Motorola Signature scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Redmi 12C — 32/100; 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 Redmi 12C (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (78/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Redmi 12C by 777.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $579. Redmi 12C was $579 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (90/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (91/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (78/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 12C?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Redmi 12C?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 12C?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 12C?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Redmi 12C?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.