Motorola Signature 27 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 71/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,762,339); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature 27 has the stronger camera (173 vs 140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1762339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 23 points higher (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 1762339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 192.4% 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (98/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 23 points (94/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
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 S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.