Motorola Signature vs ZTE Blade V40 Design

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Design (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money
ZTE Blade V40 Design
Performance 19
Display 57
Camera 30
Battery 33
Portability
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1350
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Design better?

  • Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the ZTE Blade V40 Design, the Motorola Signature scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (77/100 vs 33/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Blade V40 Design: The ZTE Blade V40 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature ZTE Blade V40 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc Tiger T616
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640 400
Geekbench Multi 11033 1350
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 5W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 186 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
ZTE Blade V40 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Blade V40 Design
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
ZTE Blade V40 Design
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
ZTE Blade V40 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (98/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (84/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (91/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (77/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the ZTE Blade V40 Design?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Design — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the ZTE Blade V40 Design?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V40 Design is a better fit for everyday use.