Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Motorola Signature 27
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (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 79/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3998); 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
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3895
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3998 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)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 37/100). 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 Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (80/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Motorola Signature 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 5153294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 50.7% 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 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 Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (80/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 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 over the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.