Lava Play Ultra vs Motorola Signature 27
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 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 53/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 41 points higher (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (80/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Motorola Signature 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 5153294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 173 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Lava Play Ultra by 82.9% 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (98/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (80/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 41 points (94/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra 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.