Motorola Signature vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 186g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 42
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 186g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Motorola Signature scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE: The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 840330
Geekbench Single 3640 1039
Geekbench Multi 11033 2885
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 20 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 186 g 171 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
34/100 -369.2%
840330 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 369.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (92/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (91/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (68/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (86/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.