Motorola Signature vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $699 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,796,720); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 140); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 73
Battery 73
Portability 31
Value for money 60
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1796720
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 186g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $900

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 73/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?

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

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Motorola Signature scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 90/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; 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 13 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (78/100 vs 31/100).

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 13 Ultra: The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3942923 1796720
Geekbench Single 3640 2004
Geekbench Multi 11033 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164 140
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 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm
Weight 186 g 227 g
Launch price $699 $900
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
74/100 -119.5%
1796720 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 119.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
$900

Launch price difference: $201. Motorola Signature was $201 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (91/100 vs 73/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (78/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 73/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Xiaomi 13 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 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.