Honor X9c vs Motorola Signature
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $280 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 736,675); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Honor X9c
Motorola Signature
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $280 vs $699
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 186g vs 195g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 59/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c leads (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (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 X9c (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (91/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $280 | $699 |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor X9c and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor X9c by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $419. Honor X9c is cheaper by $419.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (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 X9c (91/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Motorola Signature (91/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9c by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Motorola Signature?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.