Fairphone 5 vs Motorola Signature 27

The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, 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 — 94/100 vs 47/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature 27 has the stronger camera (173 vs 108).

The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 47 points (94/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Fairphone 5

Performance —
Display 72
Camera 48
Battery 28
Portability 36
Value for money —

Motorola Signature 27

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 98
Battery 80
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Fairphone 5 better?


  • Overall rating 47/100

What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (98/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 47 points higher (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (80/100 vs 28/100).

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 Fairphone 5 Motorola Signature 27
Processor Qualcomm QCM6490 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5153294
Geekbench Single — 4327
Geekbench Multi — 12873
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2700 1264x2780
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 108 173
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 17
Brightness (peak) 880 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm —
Weight 212 g —
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Fairphone 5

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera

Motorola Signature 27

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
98
camera

Display comparison

Fairphone 5

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
72
display

Motorola Signature 27

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

Battery and charging

Fairphone 5

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery

Motorola Signature 27

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

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (94/100 vs 72/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (98/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (80/100 vs 28/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Signature 27?

The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 47 points (94/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Signature 27?

The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 94/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Signature 27?

The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the 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.