Motorola Signature vs Vivo Y500

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $699 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 36/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5200 mAh
  • Cheaper: $345 vs $699

  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Vivo Y500, the Motorola Signature scores 50 points higher (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (86/100 vs 62/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 90W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g 210 g
Price $699 $345
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Vivo Y500
$345

Price difference: $354. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $354.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (91/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (67/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (86/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y500?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Vivo Y500?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y500?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y500?

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

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Vivo Y500?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.