Motorola Signature vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 69/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 2,554,897); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2554897
- 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 83/100)
- 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 9S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Overall rating 69/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 17 points higher (86/100 vs 69/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro (78/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 2554897 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1116x2480 | |
| 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, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| 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 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 19.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro (78/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nubia Red Magic 9S 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 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.