Honor X9b vs Motorola Signature
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9b has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 737,054); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9b
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 186g
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2700
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor X9b (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9b | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9b and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor X9b by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (90/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (91/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Honor X9b (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b 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.