Motorola Signature vs Redmi 7

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632; estimated prices are $699 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 10/100 (a 76-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 (3,942,923 vs 243,691); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.5mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 by 76 points (86/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Redmi 7
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 75
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 7 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 186g
  • Cheaper: $130 vs $699

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi 7, the Motorola Signature scores 76 points higher (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7 leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 7 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7 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 7: The Redmi 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Redmi 7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
AnTuTu 3942923 243691
Geekbench Single 3640 295
Geekbench Multi 11033 1037
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" 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
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB / 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 158.7×75.6×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 180 g
Price $699 $130
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Redmi 7
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 7
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Redmi 7
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
10/100 -1518.0%
243691 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Redmi 7 by 1518.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Redmi 7
$130

Price difference: $569. Redmi 7 is cheaper by $569.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (91/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 (68/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 7 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (100/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 7?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7 by 76 points (86/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Redmi 7?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi 7 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 7?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 7?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Redmi 7?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.