Motorola Signature 27 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (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 M17
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 M17 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, 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 M17 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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 M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 748.3% 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 M17 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (98/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 46 points (94/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
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 M17?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.