Motorola Signature vs Redmi A1+

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22; launch prices were $699 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 24/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 155,362); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.1mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Redmi A1+
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money 32
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $699

  • Overall rating 24/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi A1+, the Motorola Signature scores 65 points higher (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, Redmi A1+ — 32/100; 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 A1+ (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (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 A1+: The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Redmi A1+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3942923 155362
Geekbench Single 3640 300
Geekbench Multi 11033 486
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 400 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm
Weight 186 g 192 g
Launch price $699 $80
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Redmi A1+
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi A1+
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Redmi A1+
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi A1+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi A1+ MediaTek Helio A22
24/100 -2437.9%
155362 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Redmi A1+ by 2437.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Redmi A1+
$80

Launch price difference: $619. Redmi A1+ was $619 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (98/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (91/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (78/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi A1+?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Redmi A1+?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi A1+ — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi A1+?

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

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi A1+?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Redmi A1+?

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 A1+ is a better fit for everyday use.