Motorola Frontier 22 vs Motorola Signature 27
The Motorola Frontier 22 (2022) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, 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 71/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier 22
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Motorola Frontier 22 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier 22 vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 23 points higher (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier 22 | Motorola Signature 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 5153294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 173 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier 22
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier 22
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier 22 and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Motorola Frontier 22 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (98/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Frontier 22 by 23 points (94/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier 22 and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Frontier 22 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Frontier 22 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier 22 over the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Frontier 22 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.