Motorola Signature 27 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 58/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 36 points higher (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (100/100 vs 61/100). 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 40 pro (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 410.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (100/100 vs 61/100).
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 40 pro (98/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 36 points (94/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
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 40 pro is a better fit for active users.