Motorola Signature 27 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 66/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3900); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,712,393); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature 27 has the stronger camera (173 vs 133).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1712393
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Overall rating 66/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 28 points higher (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (80/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 1712393 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 200.9% 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 (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (80/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 28 points (94/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
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 is a better fit for active users.