Motorola Signature vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,025,251); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Performance 58
Display 94
Camera 32
Battery 63
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1025251
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1131
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2967
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), the Motorola Signature scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (78/100 vs 63/100).

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.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3942923 1025251
Geekbench Single 3640 1131
Geekbench Multi 11033 2967
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, OriginOS 4
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm
Weight 186 g 194 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
58/100 -284.6%
1025251 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 284.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (98/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (91/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (78/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?

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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.