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).
Google Pixel 9
Motorola Signature
- Overall rating 50/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Google Pixel 9 by 60.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $100.
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).
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.