Motorola Signature vs Redmi 5A
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425; launch prices were $699 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 17/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 180,934); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 186g).
Motorola Signature
Redmi 5A
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 137g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $699
- Better portability (79/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi 5A, the Motorola Signature scores 69 points higher (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 84/100, Redmi 5A — 18/100; 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 5A (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Redmi 5A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 180934 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 130 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 488 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 137 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $90 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi 5A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Redmi 5A by 1596.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $609. Redmi 5A was $609 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 5A?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 69 points (86/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Redmi 5A?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi 5A — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 5A?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 5A?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Redmi 5A?
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 5A is a better fit for everyday use.