Apple iPhone 16 vs Motorola Signature 27
The Apple iPhone 16 (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 68/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,972,476); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature 27 has the stronger camera (173 vs 147).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 26 points higher (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (80/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Motorola Signature 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 5153294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | 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 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 170 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 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
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Apple iPhone 16 by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Signature 27
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (100/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (94/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (98/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (80/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 by 26 points (94/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone 16 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.