Motorola Signature 27 vs Nubia Z40S Pro

The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 69/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,420,808).

The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro by 25 points (94/100 vs 69/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature 27

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

Nubia Z40S Pro

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 64
Portability 54
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (98/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)

What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 69/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 25 points higher (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). 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 Nubia Z40S Pro (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).

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 Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature 27 Nubia Z40S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 5153294 1420808
Geekbench Single 4327 1761
Geekbench Multi 12873 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 173 —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 18GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 17 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) — 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions — 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm
Weight — 205 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature 27

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

Nubia Z40S Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature 27

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

Nubia Z40S Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature 27

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

Nubia Z40S Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature 27 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
94/100
5153294 AnTuTu
Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100 -262.7%
1420808 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature 27 leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 262.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).

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 Nubia Z40S Pro (98/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro by 25 points (94/100 vs 69/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Nubia Z40S 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 Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.