Motorola Signature vs Redmi Note 8
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; estimated prices are $699 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 17/100 (a 69-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 (3,942,923 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).
Motorola Signature
Redmi Note 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 62/100)
- Cheaper: $180 vs $699
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi Note 8, the Motorola Signature scores 69 points higher (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (97/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $699 | $180 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Redmi Note 8 by 1096.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $519. Redmi Note 8 is cheaper by $519.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (91/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (68/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (97/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 69 points (86/100 vs 17/100).
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 — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 8?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.