Huawei nova 12i vs Motorola Signature
The Huawei nova 12i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 40/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 424,216); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12i
Motorola Signature
What makes Huawei nova 12i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12i vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (78/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12i | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12i and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Huawei nova 12i by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (90/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (91/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (77/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (78/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12i or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12i and the Motorola Signature?
The Huawei nova 12i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12i or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12i or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12i 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.