Motorola Signature 27 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 92/100 vs 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,320,406).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (80/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 290.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (80/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.