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).

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money —

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).

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 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

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
91
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -115.2%
1420808 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 115.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

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.