Honor X9 vs Motorola Signature
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 424,216); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 42/100
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 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 189g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor X9 (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor X9 by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (90/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (84/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (91/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor X9 (77/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 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.