Honor 90 vs Motorola Signature
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-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 (3,057,215 vs 912,649); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 122).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $699
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, 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 90 (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). 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 (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 9119 | |
| 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 | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Launch price | $400 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor 90 by 70.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Honor 90 was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (90/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
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 (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, 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 (90/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 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.