Motorola Signature vs Redmi Note 17 Pro

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4; estimated prices are $699 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 809,091); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 226g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 71
Design 17
Value for money 94
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 809091
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1009
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2892
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 226g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 17/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Cheaper: $230 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (67/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (94/100 vs 62/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Redmi Note 17 Pro: The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Redmi Note 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
AnTuTu 3942923 809091
Geekbench Single 3640 1009
Geekbench Multi 11033 2892
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 90W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69K
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 226 g
Price $699 $230
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Redmi Note 17 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi Note 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
35/100 -387.3%
809091 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 387.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Redmi Note 17 Pro
$230

Price difference: $469. Redmi Note 17 Pro is cheaper by $469.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (92/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (91/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (67/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (94/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Redmi Note 17 Pro?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.