Motorola Signature vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 189g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Motorola Signature scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).

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.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3942923 1010069
Geekbench Single 3640 1298
Geekbench Multi 11033 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 90W 55W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 186 g 189 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -290.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads ZTE Axon 30S by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (91/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (77/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the ZTE Axon 30S?

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 ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.