Motorola Signature 27 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 2,827,538).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Overall rating 74/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (80/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 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 S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature 27
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (80/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Signature 27 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.