Motorola Signature 27 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 92/100 vs 88/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 3,654,776).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 3654776
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 4 points higher (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Motorola Signature 27 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Signature 27
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Motorola Signature 27 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Signature 27 edges out the Xiaomi 17 Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.