Honor 9S vs Motorola Signature
The Honor 9S (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 18/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 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 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 186g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 78/100)
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 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9119 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 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 | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor 9S by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (90/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.