Motorola Signature 27 vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 71/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,627,862); per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Signature 27 has the stronger camera (173 vs 136).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 23 points higher (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (80/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 216.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (98/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (80/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 23 points (94/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.