Motorola Signature 27 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 48/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 46 points higher (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 33/100). 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 A17 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $166 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 748.3% in our overall performance rating.
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 A17 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (98/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 46 points (94/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.