Motorola Signature vs Redmi 7A

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; estimated prices are $699 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 11/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 193,115); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7A doesn't; the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 186g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 75 points (86/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Redmi 7A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 93
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • 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 7A better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 186g
  • Cheaper: $90 vs $699

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi 7A, the Motorola Signature scores 75 points higher (86/100 vs 11/100). 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 7A leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 7A notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7A 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 7A: The Redmi 7A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Redmi 7A
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 3942923 193115
Geekbench Single 3640 199
Geekbench Multi 11033 795
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.5" 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 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 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 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm
Weight 186 g 165 g
Price $699 $90
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Redmi 7A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 7A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Redmi 7A
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi 7A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
11/100 -1941.7%
193115 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Redmi 7A by 1941.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Redmi 7A
$90

Price difference: $609. Redmi 7A is cheaper by $609.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

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

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 7A notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (93/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

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

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

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 75 points (86/100 vs 11/100).

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

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi 7A — 11/100.

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

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

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

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

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Redmi 7A?

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