Motorola Signature vs OnePlus 9 Pro

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; estimated prices are $891 and $969. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,185,805); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature has the stronger camera (164 vs 122); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.7mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
OnePlus 9 Pro
Performance 64
Display 90
Camera 59
Battery 57
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1185805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 197g
  • Cheaper: $891 vs $969

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 53/100)
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the OnePlus 9 Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (78/100 vs 53/100).

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.
OnePlus 9 Pro: The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature OnePlus 9 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3942923 1185805
Geekbench Single 3640 1488
Geekbench Multi 11033 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 3216x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164 122
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm
Weight 186 g 197 g
Price $891 $969
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
OnePlus 9 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
59
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
OnePlus 9 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3216x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
OnePlus 9 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and OnePlus 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
OnePlus 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
64/100 -232.5%
1185805 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 232.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$891
OnePlus 9 Pro
$969

Price difference: $78. Motorola Signature is cheaper by $78.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (77/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (78/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus 9 Pro?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the OnePlus 9 Pro?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus 9 Pro — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus 9 Pro?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 59/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the OnePlus 9 Pro?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the OnePlus 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 OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.