Motorola Signature vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $699 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-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 (3,942,923 vs 2,554,897); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 229g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 68
Design 67
Value for money 62
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Performance 48
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 63
Design 13
Value for money 65
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2554897
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 13/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Cheaper: $649 vs $699

  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (67/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3942923 2554897
Geekbench Single 3640 2205
Geekbench Multi 11033 7192
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
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
Price $699 $649
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
55/100 -54.3%
2554897 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 54.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
$649

Price difference: $50. Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is cheaper by $50.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (92/100 vs 48/100).

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 Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (91/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (67/100 vs 13/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the Motorola Signature are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).

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 — 55/100.

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 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 48/100).

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. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.