Motorola Signature 27 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 92/100 vs 84/100 (a 8-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 3,463,142).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 84/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 8 points higher (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.