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 Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-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 (3,057,215 vs 977,304).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Motorola Signature
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $699
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 186g vs 193g
- Higher performance (90/100 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)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 56/100, Motorola Signature — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (90/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9119 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Honor X9d by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $369. Honor X9d was $369 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (90/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Honor X9d by 26 points (86/100 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 — 86/100.
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 (90/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d 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.