Motorola Signature vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-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 (3,057,215 vs 1,420,808); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Motorola Signature scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 71/100). 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 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). 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 50 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 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 | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 115.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
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 50 Ultra (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the ZTE Axon 50 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 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.