Motorola Signature vs Tecno Camon 12
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 22/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 177,554); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Tecno Camon 12
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 12 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 186g
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Tecno Camon 12, the Motorola Signature scores 64 points higher (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (91/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature and the Tecno Camon 12 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Tecno Camon 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 166.0×75.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 12
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Camon 12
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Tecno Camon 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Tecno Camon 12 by 1621.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (90/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (91/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (77/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature and the Tecno Camon 12 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Tecno Camon 12?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Tecno Camon 12?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Tecno Camon 12 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Tecno Camon 12?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Tecno Camon 12?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Tecno Camon 12?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.