Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Motorola Signature
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 86/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,057,215).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3057215
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Overall rating 86/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Motorola Signature, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (94/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Motorola Signature by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (94/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Signature — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 91/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Motorola Signature?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.