Motorola Signature vs Xiaomi 12S
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 63/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 1,381,634); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Motorola Signature
Xiaomi 12S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 186g
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Motorola Signature scores 23 points higher (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (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 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 5 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 | 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 | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Motorola Signature and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Xiaomi 12S by 122.1% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (91/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (91/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (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 12S?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S by 23 points (86/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Xiaomi 12S?
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 is a better fit for active users.