Motorola Signature vs Oppo A9 (2020)

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Oppo A9 (2020) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 37/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 329,457); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A9 (2020) doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.1mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 84
Oppo A9 (2020)
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 34
Battery 66
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 195g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Oppo A9 (2020) better?

  • Overall rating 37/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Oppo A9 (2020), the Motorola Signature scores 49 points higher (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (78/100 vs 50/100).

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.
Oppo A9 (2020): The Oppo A9 (2020) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Oppo A9 (2020)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3068952 329457
Geekbench Single 2903 321
Geekbench Multi 9602 1128
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.6×75.6×9.1 mm
Weight 186 g 195 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Oppo A9 (2020)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Oppo A9 (2020)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Oppo A9 (2020)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Oppo A9 (2020), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Oppo A9 (2020) Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
37/100 -831.5%
329457 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Oppo A9 (2020) by 831.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Oppo A9 (2020)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (91/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (84/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (91/100 vs 34/100).

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 notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (78/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Oppo A9 (2020)?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Oppo A9 (2020)?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Oppo A9 (2020) — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Oppo A9 (2020)?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Oppo A9 (2020)?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Oppo A9 (2020)?

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 Oppo A9 (2020) is a better fit for everyday use.