Motorola Signature vs Redmi 5 Plus

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $699 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 20/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 218,879); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.1mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 84
Redmi 5 Plus
Performance 14
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 25
Portability 70
Value for money 10
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 218879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 862
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 186g
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $699

  • Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Motorola Signature scores 66 points higher (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 84/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (91/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 5 Plus: The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Redmi 5 Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
AnTuTu 3068952 218879
Geekbench Single 2903 189
Geekbench Multi 9602 862
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm
Weight 186 g 180 g
Launch price $699 $170
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Redmi 5 Plus
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi 5 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
20/100 -1302.1%
218879 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1302.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Redmi 5 Plus
$170

Launch price difference: $529. Redmi 5 Plus was $529 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (91/100 vs 14/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (91/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (77/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 14/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.