Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs Motorola Signature

The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,321,223); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Performance 67
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 85
Portability 66
Value for money 64
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1321223
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
  • Lighter: 186g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 64/100, Motorola Signature — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

Huawei Nova 15 Ultra: The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Nova 15 Ultra Motorola Signature
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9010 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1321223 3942923
Geekbench Single 1421 3640
Geekbench Multi 4323 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1320 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS EMUI 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×78.0×6.8 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 210 g 186 g
Launch price $699 $699
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 15 Ultra HiSilicon Kirin 9010
76/100
1321223 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +66.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
$699
Motorola Signature
$699

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (98/100 vs 67/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Motorola Signature?

The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Motorola Signature — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 81/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the Motorola Signature?

The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.