Motorola Signature vs Redmi Note 8T

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 8T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $699 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 28/100 (a 58-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 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 58 points (86/100 vs 28/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

Redmi Note 8T

Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 25
Portability 59
Value for money 16

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
  • 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 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 59/100)

What makes Redmi Note 8T better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $699

  • Overall rating 28/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Redmi Note 8T, the Motorola Signature scores 58 points higher (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Redmi Note 8T — 16/100; 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 8T (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (78/100 vs 59/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature Redmi Note 8T
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 —
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
Telephoto 50 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
Launch price $699 $200

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera

Redmi Note 8T

  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Redmi Note 8T

  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Redmi Note 8T

  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

Overall performance score

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

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 8T Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
28/100 -828.0%
329457 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Redmi Note 8T by 828.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Redmi Note 8T

$200

Launch price difference: $499. Redmi Note 8T was $499 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (90/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (91/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (77/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (78/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 58 points (86/100 vs 28/100).

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 — 28/100.

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

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 24/100).

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, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.