Honor Play 3e vs Motorola Signature
The Honor Play 3e (2019) 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 19/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3020); 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 Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 186g
- Overall rating 19/100
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 13MP
- 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 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 67 points higher (86/100 vs 19/100). 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 Play 3e (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9119 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor Play 3e by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 3e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (90/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e 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.