Motorola Signature vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 204g).
Motorola Signature
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 186g vs 204g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Motorola Signature scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (78/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 205.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.