Honor X9a vs Motorola Signature
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 186g
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor X9a (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 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 / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- 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 X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor X9a by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (90/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (91/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor X9a (77/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a 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.