Apple iPhone 17 vs Motorola Signature 27
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, 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 76/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Overall rating 76/100
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3692 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 88/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 16 points higher (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100). 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 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Motorola Signature 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 5153294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 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
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 58.2% 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 88/100).
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 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.