Motorola Signature 27 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 70/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,349,808); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature 27 has the stronger camera (173 vs 129).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Xiaomi 12 Pro
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1349808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 24 points higher (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 1349808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | 129 | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 281.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (100/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro by 24 points (94/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.