Motorola Signature vs Xiaomi 17
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $699 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,274,157); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Motorola Signature
Xiaomi 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3274157
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10162
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Cheaper: $699 vs $709
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Xiaomi 17, the Motorola Signature scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $699 | $709 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Signature and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Xiaomi 17 by 20.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $10. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $10.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (78/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Signature edges out the Xiaomi 17 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 17?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Xiaomi 17?
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 Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.