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 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $350 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 36/100 (a 50-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 (3,942,923 vs 592,015).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 86
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
What makes Honor X9a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 186g
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $699

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 50 points higher (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a leads (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor X9a (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (86/100 vs 62/100).

Honor X9a: The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9a Motorola Signature
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 592015 3942923
Geekbench Single 905 3640
Geekbench Multi 2003 11033
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
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
Price $350 $699
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
39
camera
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9a
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9a and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
36/100
592015 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +85.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Honor X9a by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X9a
$350
Motorola Signature
$699

Price difference: $349. Honor X9a is cheaper by $349.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (91/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor X9a (68/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (86/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Motorola Signature?

The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, 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 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Motorola Signature?

The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.