Motorola Signature vs Redmi 8
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 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 — 86/100 vs 23/100 (a 63-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 (3,057,215 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Redmi 8
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 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 (90/100 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 63 points higher (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 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 — 86/100, Redmi 8 — 22/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (90/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Redmi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Redmi 8 by 1483.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (90/100 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 63 points (86/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Redmi 8?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, 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 (90/100 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.