Honor X9d vs Motorola Signature
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 977,304).
Honor X9d
Motorola Signature
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $699
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3057
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 186g vs 193g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 62/100, Motorola Signature — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Honor X9d | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 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 | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $699 |
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor X9d and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor X9d by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $369. Honor X9d was $369 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (91/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9d by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Motorola Signature?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Motorola Signature — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the Motorola Signature?
The Honor X9d is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.