Motorola Signature vs Redmi A5
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $699 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 195,539).
Motorola Signature
Redmi A5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 196g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- 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 64/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $699
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi A5, the Motorola Signature scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 11/100). 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 A5 — 34/100; 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 A5 (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" 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 | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $90 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Redmi A5 by 1916.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $609. Redmi A5 was $609 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi A5?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Redmi A5?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi A5?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi A5?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Redmi A5?
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 A5 is a better fit for everyday use.