Motorola Signature vs Redmi Note 8
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $699 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 329,457); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Redmi Note 8
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $699
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi Note 8, the Motorola Signature scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Redmi Note 8 — 26/100; 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 Note 8 (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (78/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| 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 | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Redmi Note 8 by 828.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $519. Redmi Note 8 was $519 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (90/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (91/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (77/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (78/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.