Which is better, Phonak or Signia?
Neither Phonak nor Signia is better for everyone. Both are leading hearing aid manufacturers — Phonak is part of Sonova (Switzerland) and Signia is part of WS Audiology — and both make good hearing aids at every price level. The right choice depends on your hearing test, which phone you use, how easy the hearing aid is for you to handle, and how it sounds to you on a trial. This guide compares the two brands budget by budget, using the MRP per hearing aid (one ear) at Fairfield Hearing Clinics.
How do Phonak and Signia prices compare?
Phonak and Signia cost about the same at each technology level. The examples below are MRPs per hearing aid (one ear) on our price list in November 2026; for both ears, see the pair prices on the hearing aid price list.
| Budget per ear (MRP) | Signia examples | Phonak examples |
|---|---|---|
| Under ₹50,000 | Intuis 3 312 — ₹26,990; Orion Charge&Go RIC 50 — ₹32,990 | Terra RIC 312 or BTE — ₹33,000; Terra+ — ₹42,000 |
| ₹50,000 to ₹1,50,000 | Pure 312 1AX — ₹52,990; Styletto 1IX — ₹74,995; Pure Charge&Go 1IX — ₹77,990 | Terra+ RIC-R — ₹62,000; Audéo L30-R Lumity — ₹79,000; Audéo I30-R Infinio Ultra — ₹98,000; Audéo L50-R — ₹1,30,000; Audéo I50-R — ₹1,49,000 |
| ₹1,50,000 to ₹2,50,000 | Pure Charge&Go 3IX — ₹1,79,990; Pure Charge&Go 5IX — ₹2,49,990 | Audéo L70-R — ₹2,20,000; Audéo I70-R Infinio Ultra — ₹2,34,000 |
| Above ₹2,50,000 | Pure 312 7AX — ₹3,30,990; Styletto 7IX — ₹3,62,495; Pure Charge&Go 7IX — ₹3,89,990 | Audéo L90-R — ₹3,25,000; Audéo I90-R Infinio Ultra — ₹3,47,000; Infinio Ultra Sphere I70 — ₹3,13,000; Sphere I90 — ₹4,55,500 |
These are MRPs; your price at Fairfield is confirmed in writing after your hearing test. The live range for every brand is below.
| Brand | MRP per ear | Styles | Models & variants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signia | ₹10,990 to ₹6,00,000 | BTE, Custom (in-ear), RIC / RIE | 227 · Signia prices |
| Phonak | ₹33,000 to ₹4,55,500 | RIC / RIE, BTE, Custom (in-ear) | 58 · Phonak prices |
| ReSound | ₹21,995 to ₹4,99,995 | BTE, RIC / RIE, Custom (in-ear) | 113 · ReSound prices |
| Widex | ₹23,990 to ₹4,31,000 | BTE, Custom (in-ear), RIC / RIE | 159 · Widex prices |
| Unitron | ₹37,000 to ₹3,23,000 | RIC / RIE, BTE, Custom (in-ear) | 53 · Unitron prices |
| Bernafon | ₹26,990 to ₹4,24,990 | Custom (in-ear), RIC / RIE, BTE | 99 · Bernafon prices |
Prices shown are the MRP (maximum retail price, inclusive of all taxes) for one hearing aid (one ear) unless stated. Your final price is confirmed in writing after your free hearing test.
Special price Attractive offers on MRP are available at Fairfield — ask us for your best price.
Which is better on a budget under ₹50,000 per ear?
Under ₹50,000 per ear, Signia starts lower and Phonak’s Terra family adds wider phone connection. Phonak describes Terra and Terra+ as value-oriented hearing aids for mild to profound hearing loss, with universal Bluetooth connectivity and hands-free calls that pick up your own voice; the myPhonak app works with Terra+ only [4]. Signia’s entry models, such as Intuis 3 and Orion, cost less per ear — check the comparison page for the Bluetooth and battery details of each model.
If you do not need phone streaming, an entry model from either brand, well fitted, can work well in quiet. If you talk on the phone a lot, compare the connectivity first.
Which is better in the mid range (₹50,000 to ₹1,50,000)?
In the mid range, both brands offer rechargeable receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aids, and the main difference is the phone connection and the design. Phonak’s Infinio Ultra hearing aids use Bluetooth Classic, which Phonak says works with virtually any phone, iPhone or Android [2]. Signia’s Pure Charge&Go IX connects through Apple’s Made-for-iPhone system and Android’s ASHA and LE Audio, and the BCT IX version adds Bluetooth Classic on top, for hands-free calls [3]. The Styletto IX is Signia’s slim, pen-shaped design for people who want a hearing aid that looks modern.
Which is better at the premium level?
At the premium level, both brands have their most advanced speech-in-noise technology, and the best choice is the one that helps you more in your noisy places — a family function, a restaurant, an office. Phonak’s Infinio Ultra Sphere uses a dedicated chip running a deep neural network (DNN) to separate speech from noise [1]. Signia’s top models are the 7IX and the 7AX. For laboratory results and our long-term experience, read our Phonak Infinio Sphere review, Signia IX review and Signia vs Phonak at the top level.
A premium hearing aid helps most in busy, noisy places. If you are at home most of the day, a mid-level hearing aid often gives nearly the same benefit for much less.
Which connects better to my phone?
Phonak’s Infinio and Terra hearing aids use Bluetooth Classic, so they connect to almost any phone — iPhone or Android — for calls and music [2][4]. Signia’s Pure Charge&Go BCT IX also adds Bluetooth Classic [3]; the standard Pure Charge&Go IX connects through Made-for-iPhone, ASHA or LE Audio, which work with iPhones and with many, but not all, Android phones. Other Signia models differ, so check each one on the comparison page. If you use an older or low-cost Android phone, tell us its model before you choose, and test it on the trial. Our guide Will hearing aids work with my phone? explains the differences.
Which is easier to handle?
Both brands make rechargeable hearing aids that are easy to handle — you simply put them in the charger at night. A few differences matter for some people:
- Signia Pure Charge&Go IX has a portable charger that holds about three extra charges, useful when travelling [3].
- Phonak Infinio Ultra uses Phonak’s EasyGuard wax protection, which Phonak says cuts service visits by up to 38% [1].
- Phonak Terra+ RIC-R charges fully in about 3 hours [4].
- If you have stiff fingers or poor eyesight, try both on the trial: handling is personal, and a slightly larger hearing aid is often easier.
Which is better for severe hearing loss?
Both brands make powerful behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids for severe and profound hearing loss — for example the Phonak Naída L30-SP at ₹63,000 per ear on our price list. For severe loss, the fitting matters more than the brand. Read best hearing aids for severe hearing loss for what to look for.
How do I choose between Phonak and Signia?
To choose between Phonak and Signia, follow these four steps:
- Get a hearing test so the audiologist knows your hearing loss and how well you understand speech.
- Pick one model from each brand in the same price band, so you compare like with like.
- Try them at home. At Fairfield, the home trial is 3 days and can be extended up to 7 days [5]. Use them on the phone, with the TV and in a noisy place.
- Compare on paper with our side-by-side hearing aid comparison, and look at each brand page: Phonak hearing aids and Signia hearing aids.
Whichever you choose, the fitting is checked with Real Ear Measurement, and you get 2 years of free aftercare at our clinics.
References
[1] The Hearing Review. Phonak debuts Infinio Ultra AI hearing aids with easier maintenance (21 October 2025). hearingreview.com
[2] Phonak Audiology Blog. Phonak Infinio Ultra: connectivity that works, no matter what the device (17 November 2025). audiologyblog.phonakpro.com
[3] Signia. Pure Charge&Go IX — product information for professionals. signia-pro.com
[4] Phonak. Phonak Terra and Terra+. phonak.com
[5] Fairfield Hearing Clinics. Terms, trial and refunds — home trial. fairfieldhearing.in
