Huawei Mate 50 vs Motorola Signature
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4460); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,420,808); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 202g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Motorola Signature
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 202g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $700
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100, Motorola Signature — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (78/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Huawei Mate 50 by 53.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Motorola Signature was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (90/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (91/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (77/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (78/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.