Honor 10 vs Motorola Signature

The Honor 10 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 470,805); the Honor 10 is noticeably lighter (153g vs 186g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 10 by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10
Performance 34
Display 32
Camera 17
Battery 12
Portability 87
Value for money 0
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
What makes Honor 10 better?
  • Lighter: 153g vs 186g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $699

  • Better portability (87/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 470805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1617
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 10 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 10 — 0/100, Motorola Signature — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (91/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).

Honor 10: The Honor 10 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 10 Motorola Signature
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 470805 3942923
Geekbench Single 420 3640
Geekbench Multi 1617 11033
Display 5.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.2×7.7 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 153 g 186 g
Launch price $400 $699
Camera comparison
Honor 10
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 24MP
17
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Honor 10
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor 10
  • 3400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 10 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 10 HiSilicon Kirin 970
28/100
470805 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +88.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Honor 10 by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 10
$400
Motorola Signature
$699

Launch price difference: $299. Honor 10 was $299 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (98/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (91/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (77/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 10 by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 10 and the Motorola Signature?

The Honor 10 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Motorola Signature — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 10 or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Honor 10 over the Motorola Signature?

The Honor 10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.