Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Motorola Signature 27
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 34/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 329,457).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Motorola Signature 27
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Motorola Signature 27, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 60 points higher (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 24/100). 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 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (80/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 Plus | Motorola Signature 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5153294 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 173 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Motorola Signature 27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (98/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (80/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 60 points (94/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Motorola Signature 27 — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Motorola Signature 27?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus 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.