Motorola Signature 27 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 65/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,135,878).

The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 29 points (94/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature 27

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 98
Battery 80
Portability —
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money —

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 4600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (98/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 65/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 29 points higher (94/100 vs 65/100). 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 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (80/100 vs 41/100).

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.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature 27 ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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" Super Amoled
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 90W —
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 173 —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 17 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions — 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight — 188 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature 27

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
98
camera

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature 27

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

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature 27

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

ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature 27 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature 27 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
94/100
5153294 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100 -353.7%
1135878 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature 27 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 Ultra 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (98/100 vs 71/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (80/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 29 points (94/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 71/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 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 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.