Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Motorola Signature 27
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, 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 57/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 765,130); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature 27 has the stronger camera (173 vs 103).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 765130
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1043
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2472
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 37 points higher (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (80/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 40 Neo | Motorola Signature 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 765130 | 5153294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1043 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2472 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 103 | 173 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 170 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (98/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (80/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 37 points (94/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo 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.