Motorola Signature vs Redmi Note 8T

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; estimated prices are $699 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 16/100 (a 70-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 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 70 points (86/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Redmi Note 8T
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 12
Design 62
Value for money 96
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
  • 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 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $699

  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi Note 8T, the Motorola Signature scores 70 points higher (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8T leads (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (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 8T significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (96/100 vs 62/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Redmi Note 8T: The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Redmi Note 8T
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
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm
Weight 186 g 190 g
Price $699 $200
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Redmi Note 8T
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
25
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 8T
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Redmi Note 8T
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Redmi Note 8T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 8T Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
16/100 -1096.8%
329457 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Redmi Note 8T by 1096.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Redmi Note 8T
$200

Price difference: $499. Redmi Note 8T is cheaper by $499.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (91/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (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 8T significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (96/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 8T?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 70 points (86/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Redmi Note 8T?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi Note 8T — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 8T?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 25/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Redmi Note 8T?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Redmi Note 8T?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi Note 8T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.