Motorola Signature vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,627,862); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 136); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Motorola Signature scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (78/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (90/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (91/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (78/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for active users.