Apple iPhone 16e vs Motorola Signature 27
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) 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 56/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3279); 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 16e
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 38 points higher (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (80/100 vs 19/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Motorola Signature 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 5153294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 173 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 167 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Apple iPhone 16e 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 16e (100/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (94/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (98/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (80/100 vs 19/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e by 38 points (94/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone 16e 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.