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).
Honor 10
Motorola Signature
- Lighter: 153g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $699
- Better portability (87/100 vs 78/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Honor 10
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 24MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 10
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 10
- 3400 mAh
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 10 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor 10 by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Honor 10 was $299 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.