Honor 7A vs Motorola Signature
The Honor 7A (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $140 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 18/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 180,440); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7A doesn't; the Honor 7A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 7A
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor 7A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $699
- Better portability (85/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 7A vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 7A — 12/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 7A is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 7A | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 9119 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.4×73.0×7.8 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor 7A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 7A
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 7A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 7A and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor 7A by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $559. Honor 7A was $559 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (90/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 7A is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 7A or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 7A by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 7A and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor 7A has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 7A or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 7A or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor 7A over the 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.