Huawei Mate 80 vs Motorola Signature
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,589,460); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Motorola Signature
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4446
- Lighter: 186g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 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 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 203 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Huawei Mate 80 by 48.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Motorola Signature was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (90/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (91/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 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 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate 80 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.