Motorola Signature 27 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 85/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 3,942,923).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 3942923
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 9 points higher (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Signature 27 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 30.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Signature 27
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (98/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Motorola Signature 27 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.