Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Motorola Signature 27
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, 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 — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3933
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10223
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Motorola Signature 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 5153294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 233 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 50.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Signature 27
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 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.