Motorola G96 vs Motorola Signature 27
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 55/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 798,429); the Motorola Signature 27 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 39 points higher (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (100/100 vs 53/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (80/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Motorola Signature 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 5153294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 173 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" 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 G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola G96 and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Motorola G96 by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (100/100 vs 53/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 (98/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (80/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola G96 by 39 points (94/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola G96 or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 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.