Motorola Signature vs Vivo Y05

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $699 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y05 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Vivo Y05
Performance 31
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 53
Portability 49
Value for money 50
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1750
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y05 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $699

  • Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Vivo Y05, the Motorola Signature scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, Vivo Y05 — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (78/100 vs 49/100).

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.
Vivo Y05: The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Vivo Y05
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640 580
Geekbench Multi 11033 1750
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 90W 15W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm
Weight 186 g 209 g
Launch price $699 $90
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Vivo Y05
  • Main: 8MP f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y05
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Vivo Y05
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Vivo Y05
$90

Launch price difference: $609. Vivo Y05 was $609 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (98/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (84/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (91/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (77/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (78/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y05?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Vivo Y05?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y05 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y05?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y05?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Vivo Y05?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.