Honor X9 vs Motorola Signature 27

The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 42/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 424,216).

The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 52 points (94/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X9

Performance 31
Display 53
Camera 43
Battery 49
Portability 64
Value for money —

Motorola Signature 27

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 98
Battery 80
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Honor X9 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 42/100

What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (98/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 52 points higher (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (80/100 vs 49/100).

Motorola Signature 27: The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor X9 Motorola Signature 27
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 424216 5153294
Geekbench Single 412 4327
Geekbench Multi 1423 12873
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1264x2780
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 173
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 Android 17
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm —
Weight 189 g —
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Honor X9

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Motorola Signature 27

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
98
camera

Display comparison

Honor X9

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display

Motorola Signature 27

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Honor X9

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Motorola Signature 27

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9 and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
42/100
424216 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature 27 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
94/100 +91.8%
5153294 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature 27 leads Honor X9 by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (100/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (94/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (98/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (80/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Motorola Signature 27?

The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 52 points (94/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Motorola Signature 27?

The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 94/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Motorola Signature 27?

The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Motorola Signature 27?

The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9 over the Motorola Signature 27?

The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.