Huawei Mate X3 vs Motorola Signature
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,530,652); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Motorola Signature
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 186g vs 239g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (78/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9119 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Huawei Mate X3 by 49.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (90/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (78/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei Mate X3 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.