Motorola Signature 27 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 62/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 32 points higher (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 353.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 32 points (94/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.