Motorola Signature vs Vivo iQOO Z9s

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9s has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 877,641); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s doesn't.

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 84
Vivo iQOO Z9s
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 54
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2813
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Lighter: 180g vs 186g

  • Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Vivo iQOO Z9s, the Motorola Signature scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).

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 Z9s: The Vivo iQOO Z9s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Vivo iQOO Z9s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 3068952 877641
Geekbench Single 2903 1011
Geekbench Multi 9602 2813
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 90W 44W
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
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm
Weight 186 g 180 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9s
  • 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 Z9s
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9s
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Vivo iQOO Z9s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z9s MediaTek Dimensity 7300
53/100 -249.7%
877641 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Vivo iQOO Z9s by 249.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature
$699
Vivo iQOO Z9s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (91/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (77/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Vivo iQOO Z9s?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9s — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?

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

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Vivo iQOO Z9s?

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 Z9s is a better fit for everyday use.