Motorola Signature vs Redmi 8A
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $699 and $100. 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 8A doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Redmi 8A
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 8A better?
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $699
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi 8A, 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 8A — 34/100; 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 8A (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| 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 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi 8A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Redmi 8A by 1483.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Redmi 8A was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (90/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 8A?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 63 points (86/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Redmi 8A?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi 8A — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 8A?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi 8A?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Redmi 8A?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.