Huawei nova 12i vs Motorola Signature 27
The Huawei nova 12i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 40/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12i
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Huawei nova 12i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12i vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 54 points higher (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (80/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12i | Motorola Signature 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5153294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 173 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12i and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Huawei nova 12i by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (98/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (80/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12i or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i by 54 points (94/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12i and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Huawei nova 12i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12i or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12i or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12i over the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.