Motorola Signature 27 vs Samsung Galaxy A12
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 30/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 199,111).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Samsung Galaxy A12
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Samsung Galaxy A12, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 64 points higher (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 828 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Samsung Galaxy A12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 2488.2% 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 64 points (94/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Samsung Galaxy A12?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.