Motorola Signature vs Xiaomi 12
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $699 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-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 1,322,176); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 113); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Motorola Signature
Xiaomi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $750
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 186g
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Xiaomi 12, the Motorola Signature scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, Xiaomi 12 — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $750 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Signature and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Xiaomi 12 by 198.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $51. Motorola Signature was $51 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (91/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (77/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 12?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Xiaomi 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. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users.