Google Pixel 7a vs Motorola Signature 27
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, 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 60/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,126,520); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature 27 has the stronger camera (173 vs 133).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1126520
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1461
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3867
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 34 points higher (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (80/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Signature 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1126520 | 5153294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | 173 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Google Pixel 7a by 78.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (94/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (98/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (80/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 34 points (94/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Motorola Signature 27?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.