Motorola Signature vs Xiaomi Mi A3

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 36/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 329,457); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.5mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

Xiaomi Mi A3

Performance 24
Display 66
Camera 39
Battery 22
Portability 70
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 70/100)

What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?

  • Lighter: 173g vs 186g

  • Overall rating 36/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Motorola Signature scores 50 points higher (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature Xiaomi Mi A3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3057215 329457
Geekbench Single 2833 321
Geekbench Multi 9119 1128
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.0" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1560
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 5200 mAh 4030 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164 —
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 173 g
Launch price $699 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera

Xiaomi Mi A3

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Xiaomi Mi A3

  • 6.0" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Xiaomi Mi A3

  • 4030 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi A3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
36/100 -828.0%
329457 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Xiaomi Mi A3 by 828.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Xiaomi Mi A3

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (90/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (84/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (91/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (77/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi Mi A3?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi Mi A3?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi Mi A3?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi Mi A3?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Xiaomi Mi A3?

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