Motorola Signature vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.7mm).
Motorola Signature
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Motorola Signature scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (91/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
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 40 pro is a better fit for active users.