Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Motorola Signature
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1049 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 736,755); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Motorola Signature
- Overall rating 49/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 189g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1049
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 10/100, Motorola Signature — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (78/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $699 |
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $350. Motorola Signature was $350 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (91/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (77/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (78/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Motorola Signature — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.