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).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 46
Design 61
Value for money 55
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Overall rating 34/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Huawei nova 12: The Huawei nova 12 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 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
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 60MP
41
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 12
Price unknown
Motorola Signature
$699
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.