Motorola Signature 27 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 65/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4400); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,818,396); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature 27 has the stronger camera (173 vs 128).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 29 points higher (94/100 vs 65/100). 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 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (80/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | — | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 253 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 183.4% 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 Z Fold5 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (98/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (80/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 29 points (94/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
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 Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.