Motorola Signature vs Redmi 8

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $699 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 23/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 193,115); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.4mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 by 66 points (89/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Redmi 8
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 24
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 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi 8 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $699

  • Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi 8, the Motorola Signature scores 66 points higher (89/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, Redmi 8 — 24/100; 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 8 (98/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (78/100 vs 52/100).

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 8: The Redmi 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Redmi 8
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 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 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 8 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 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm
Weight 186 g 188 g
Launch price $699 $140
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Redmi 8
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi 8
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Redmi 8
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
23/100 -1941.7%
193115 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Redmi 8 by 1941.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Redmi 8
$140

Launch price difference: $559. Redmi 8 was $559 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (98/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (91/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (77/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (78/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 8?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 by 66 points (89/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Redmi 8?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi 8 — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 8?

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

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 8?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Redmi 8?

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 8 is a better fit for everyday use.