Honor Magic V3 vs Motorola Signature 27
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 75/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5150); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 2,388,314); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature 27 has the stronger camera (173 vs 137).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 19 points higher (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Motorola Signature 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 5153294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | 173 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 226 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1399 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Honor Magic V3 by 53.7% 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V3 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Motorola Signature 27?
The Honor Magic V3 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.