Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Motorola Signature 27
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 65/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 29 points higher (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Motorola Signature 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 5153294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 173 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (98/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 29 points (94/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.