Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Motorola Signature
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1050 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 74/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 2,101,808); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Motorola Signature
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6200
- Lighter: 186g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1050
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 12 points higher (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, 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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (78/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. Motorola Signature was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (91/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (78/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.