Motorola Signature 27 vs Redmi 17C
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 32/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 358,608); the Motorola Signature 27 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Redmi 17C
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Redmi 17C, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 62 points higher (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (80/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Redmi 17C by 1337.0% 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (98/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (80/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 62 points (94/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.