Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Motorola Signature
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 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 has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,725,229); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Motorola Signature
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6200
- Lighter: 186g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1299
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Motorola Signature was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (90/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (91/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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.