Motorola Signature vs Nubia Z40S Pro

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 69/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,420,808); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

Nubia Z40S Pro

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 64
Portability 54
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 17 points higher (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (78/100 vs 54/100).

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.
Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature Nubia Z40S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3057215 1420808
Geekbench Single 2833 1761
Geekbench Multi 9119 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 164 —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 18GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm
Weight 186 g 205 g
Launch price $699 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera

Nubia Z40S Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Nubia Z40S Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Nubia Z40S Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100 -115.2%
1420808 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 115.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Nubia Z40S Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (90/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (91/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (78/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.