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).
Motorola Signature
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Signature and Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) by 284.6% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.