Huawei nova 10 vs Motorola Signature
The Huawei nova 10 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10
Motorola Signature
What makes Huawei nova 10 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $699
- Better portability (90/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Huawei nova 10 — 30/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×73.9×6.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 10 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Huawei nova 10 by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Huawei nova 10 was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (90/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (91/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (77/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 and the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei nova 10 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 over the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.