Motorola Signature vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 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 49/100 (a 37-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 (3,942,923 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).
Motorola Signature
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (92/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Motorola Signature scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 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 | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 142.2% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (92/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (68/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
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 — 49/100.
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 (92/100 vs 24/100).
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. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.