Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Motorola Signature 27
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) 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 81/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 3,434,654).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 4327
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 12873
- Overall rating 81/100
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 11 points higher (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Apple iPhone Air 2 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 Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (87/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | 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 | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 33.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Apple iPhone Air 2 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 Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (87/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air 2 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Motorola Signature 27?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 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.