Honor X8 vs Motorola Signature
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $699
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, 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 X8 (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor X8 by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $439. Honor X8 was $439 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (90/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (91/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (77/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 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.