Motorola Signature vs Redmi Note 12 (Global)
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 521,686); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Motorola Signature
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi Note 12 (Global), the Motorola Signature scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Redmi Note 12 (Global) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi Note 12 (Global), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 655.8% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 (Global)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (91/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (Global) by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 12 (Global) — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Redmi Note 12 (Global)?
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 Note 12 (Global) is a better fit for everyday use.