Motorola Signature vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 2,409,744); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6511
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 186g vs 229g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $699
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 50/100; 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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (78/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 2409744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 26.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (78/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.