Motorola Signature vs Nubia Z40S Pro
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-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 (3,942,923 vs 1,425,446); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Motorola Signature
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (98/100 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)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 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 (98/100 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).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nubia Z40S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | — |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Motorola Signature and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 176.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (98/100 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).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, 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 (98/100 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.