Honor 9A vs Motorola Signature
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 177,554); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 186g
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor 9A (78/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor 9A by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (90/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (91/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor 9A (78/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A 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.