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).

The Motorola Signature edges out the Xiaomi 17 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

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.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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 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
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 -20.4%
3274157 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Xiaomi 17 by 20.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Xiaomi 17
$709

Price difference: $10. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $10.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.