Honor 500 vs Motorola Signature
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $699
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 186g vs 198g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Motorola Signature — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor 500 by 23.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $319. Honor 500 was $319 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (91/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Motorola Signature?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.