Motorola Signature vs Vivo Y78 (China)

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y78 (China) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 639,509); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y78 (China) doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Vivo Y78 (China)
Performance 48
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 639509
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 912
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2244
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Vivo Y78 (China) better?

  • Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Vivo Y78 (China), the Motorola Signature scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).

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 Y78 (China): The Vivo Y78 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Vivo Y78 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7020
AnTuTu 3942923 639509
Geekbench Single 3640 912
Geekbench Multi 11033 2244
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 164.1×76.2×8.0 mm
Weight 186 g 190 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Vivo Y78 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y78 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Vivo Y78 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Vivo Y78 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo Y78 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 7020
47/100 -516.6%
639509 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Vivo Y78 (China) by 516.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Vivo Y78 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (98/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (84/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (91/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) (77/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y78 (China)?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (China) by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Vivo Y78 (China)?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y78 (China) — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y78 (China)?

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

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y78 (China)?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Vivo Y78 (China)?

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 Y78 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.