Google Pixel 9 vs Motorola Signature

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4700); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,561,427); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 143); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.5mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?

  • Overall rating 50/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1561427
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1850
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4900
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 198g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $799

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Motorola Signature
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1561427 3942923
Geekbench Single 1850 3640
Geekbench Multi 4900 11033
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 27W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 143 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 13 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 198 g 186 g
Price $799 $699
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
50/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +60.4%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Google Pixel 9 by 60.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Motorola Signature
$699

Price difference: $100. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $100.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (92/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (91/100 vs 75/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (68/100 vs 33/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (67/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Motorola Signature?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 75/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Motorola Signature?

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.