Huawei P40 Lite vs Motorola Signature

The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $300 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 17/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 565,851); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.7mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 69 points (86/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 16
Design 71
Value for money 89
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 186g
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $699

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 565851
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 797
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2120
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 69 points higher (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (68/100 vs 16/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (89/100 vs 62/100).

Huawei P40 Lite: The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P40 Lite Motorola Signature
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 565851 3942923
Geekbench Single 797 3640
Geekbench Multi 2120 11033
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 183 g 186 g
Price $300 $699
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
16
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P40 Lite and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P40 Lite HiSilicon Kirin 810
17/100
565851 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +85.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Huawei P40 Lite by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P40 Lite
$300
Motorola Signature
$699

Price difference: $399. Huawei P40 Lite is cheaper by $399.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (91/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (68/100 vs 16/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (89/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 69 points (86/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Motorola Signature?

The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Motorola Signature?

The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.