Huawei Mate 20 vs Motorola Signature
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 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 8.3mm).
Huawei Mate 20
Motorola Signature
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, 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 (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (77/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $699 |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Huawei Mate 20 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Motorola Signature was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (84/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (91/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (77/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Motorola Signature — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate 20 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.