Honor 90 vs Motorola Signature

The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $400 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 840,330); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 122).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 59
Battery 48
Design 71
Value for money 82
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Honor 90 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 183g vs 186g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $699

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 leads (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor 90 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (82/100 vs 62/100).

Honor 90: The Honor 90 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 Motorola Signature
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 840330 3942923
Geekbench Single 1039 3640
Geekbench Multi 2885 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2664x1200 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 122 164
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 183 g 186 g
Price $400 $699
Camera comparison
Honor 90
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
59
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2664x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 90
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Honor 90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
42/100
840330 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +78.7%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Honor 90 by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 90
$400
Motorola Signature
$699

Price difference: $299. Honor 90 is cheaper by $299.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (92/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (91/100 vs 59/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor 90 (68/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 90 and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (82/100 vs 62/100).

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

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

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

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 59/100).

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

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Motorola Signature?

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