Motorola Signature 27 vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 68/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 2,409,744).

The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 26 points (94/100 vs 68/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature 27

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 98
Battery 80
Portability —
Value for money —

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

Performance 82
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money 50

What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 2409744
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (98/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh

  • Overall rating 68/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 26 points higher (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

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.
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature 27 Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 5153294 2409744
Geekbench Single 4327 2203
Geekbench Multi 12873 6511
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 2480x1116
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 173 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 17 Android 14
Brightness (peak) — 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions — 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm
Weight — 229 g
Launch price — $649

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature 27

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
98
camera

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature 27

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature 27

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature 27 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
94/100
5153294 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100 -113.9%
2409744 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature 27 leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 113.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature 27

Price unknown

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

$649

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 26 points (94/100 vs 68/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?

The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.