Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs Motorola Signature
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1600 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 249g).
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Motorola Signature
- 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)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6200
- Lighter: 186g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1600
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 50/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (98/100 vs 73/100). 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 RS Ultimate (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (78/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO 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 | 20GB | 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/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1600 | $699 |
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $901. Motorola Signature was $901 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (98/100 vs 73/100).
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 RS Ultimate (91/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate and the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Motorola Signature — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate over the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate 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.