Honor 90 Smart vs Motorola Signature

The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $355 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 524,785); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 79); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Smart
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 45
Design 51
Value for money 85
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Honor 90 Smart better?
  • Bigger battery: 5330 vs 5200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $355 vs $699

  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (85/100 vs 62/100).

Honor 90 Smart: The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 90 Smart Motorola Signature
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 524785 3942923
Geekbench Single 771 3640
Geekbench Multi 1980 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1264x2780
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5330 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 35W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 79 164
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 199 g 186 g
Price $355 $699
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
26
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Smart
  • 5330 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 90 Smart and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 90 Smart MediaTek Dimensity 6020
26/100
524785 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +86.7%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Honor 90 Smart by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 90 Smart
$355
Motorola Signature
$699

Price difference: $344. Honor 90 Smart is cheaper by $344.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (91/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (68/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (67/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (85/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Motorola Signature?

The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Smart or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Motorola Signature?

The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.