Motorola Signature 27 vs Samsung Galaxy A02
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 20/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A02 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Samsung Galaxy A02
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 389
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A02 better?
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Samsung Galaxy A02, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 74 points higher (94/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 0/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Samsung Galaxy A02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek MT6739W | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 105 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 389 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| 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 | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $110 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature 27
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (100/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (98/100 vs 10/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 74 points (94/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy A02 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.