Motorola Signature vs Xiaomi 12S Pro

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 74/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,425,446); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 84
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Performance 71
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 186g vs 203g

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

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

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 12 points higher (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). 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 12S 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 12S Pro: The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Xiaomi 12S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3068952 1425446
Geekbench Single 2903 1761
Geekbench Multi 9602 4688
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
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 / 512GB
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 203 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 12S 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 12S Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
74/100 -115.3%
1425446 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 115.3% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (91/100 vs 71/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).

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 12S Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).

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

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

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

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.

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

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).

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

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).

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