Honor X8a vs Motorola Signature
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 186g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature and the Honor X8a are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 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 X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor X8a by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (90/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (91/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (77/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature and the Honor X8a are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a 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.