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).
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Motorola Signature
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
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).
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.