Motorola Signature 27 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 73/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 3,382,020).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 3382020
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 21 points higher (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 52.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Signature 27
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (98/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 21 points (94/100 vs 73/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
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 Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.