Honor 8A vs Motorola Signature
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 22/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $699
- Better portability (100/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 19/100)
- 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 8A vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 64 points higher (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 19/100). 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 8A — 20/100, 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 8A (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (100/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 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 | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor 8A by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $559. Honor 8A was $559 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (90/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (100/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A 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.