Huawei nova 10z vs Motorola Signature

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Motorola Signature (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 18/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.4mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10z
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 40
Battery 17
Design 76
Value for money 55
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Huawei nova 10z better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 186g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (68/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 10z: The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10z Motorola Signature
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 40W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 179 g 186 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 10z
Price unknown
Motorola Signature
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (91/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (68/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10z or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the Motorola Signature?

The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10z or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10z or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z over the Motorola Signature?

The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.