Motorola Signature vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,660,924); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 195g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $699
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Motorola Signature scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 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 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Sharp Aquos R9 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (90/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R9 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Sharp Aquos R9?
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 Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.