Motorola Signature 27 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (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 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, 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 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (98/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (80/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 298.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 is a bit better (98/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (80/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 23 points (94/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
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 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.