Motorola Signature 27 vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 5,153,294).

The Motorola Signature 27 edges out the Vivo iQOO 16 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature 27

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability —
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?

  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 5153294
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

Motorola Signature 27: The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO 16: The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature 27 Vivo iQOO 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 5153294 5498720
Geekbench Single 4327 4327
Geekbench Multi 12873 12873
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1440x3168
Refresh rate 165 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 17 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight — 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature 27

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature 27

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature 27

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature 27 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100
5153294 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100 +6.3%
5498720 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Motorola Signature 27 by 6.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature 27

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Motorola Signature 27 edges out the Vivo iQOO 16 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.