Motorola Signature vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,305,466); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 129); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 69
Display 90
Camera 64
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1305466
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 186g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).

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.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1305466
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 90W 120W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164 129
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 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 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g 204 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 -202.0%
1305466 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 202.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (98/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.

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

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Xiaomi 12 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 Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.