Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Motorola Signature 27

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 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 84/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 3,434,654).

The Motorola Signature 27 edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Performance 97
Display 85
Camera 97
Battery 47
Portability 44
Value for money 78

Motorola Signature 27

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 4327
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 12873

  • Better camera (97/100 vs 87/100)

What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 3434654
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4288 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 8 points higher (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100).

Apple iPhone 18 Pro: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Signature 27: The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Motorola Signature 27
Processor Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 3434654 5153294
Geekbench Single 4772 4327
Geekbench Multi 12989 12873
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1206x2622 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4288 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 60W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 172 —
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 27 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm —
Weight 211 g —
Launch price $1199 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.48
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
97
camera

Motorola Signature 27

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1206x2622
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Motorola Signature 27

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

  • 4288 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery

Motorola Signature 27

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Apple A20 Pro
84/100
3434654 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature 27 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100 +33.4%
5153294 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature 27 leads Apple iPhone 18 Pro by 33.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

$1199

Motorola Signature 27

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).

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 18 Pro is a bit better (97/100 vs 87/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (80/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Motorola Signature 27?

The Motorola Signature 27 edges out the Apple iPhone 18 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Motorola Signature 27?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Motorola Signature 27?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 87/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Motorola Signature 27?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.