Huawei nova 12 vs Motorola Signature
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600).
Huawei nova 12
Motorola Signature
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 34/100
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 186 g | |
| Price | — | $699 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (91/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (68/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.