Signature 27 5G Signature 27 5G 1/2
  • Grey
  • Green
  • 2 colours
Motorola

Motorola Signature 27 5G 12 GB / 256 GB / Global

8.9 NeoScore #60 of 6277

12 GB / 256 GB / Global · Launched November 2026

Overview

NeoScore

8.9

#60 of 6277

Design & display
8.8
Performance & hardware
9.3
Camera
8.4
Connectivity
8.2
Battery & charging
9.7

Strengths

  • Its 165 Hz display is among the best of its time.
  • At 186 g, it weighs less than most phones launched around the same time.
  • Its 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage are among the highest capacities of their time.

Weak points

  • The 6,000 mAh battery has average capacity for phones launched around the same time.
Display
6.8″LTPO AMOLED1,264 × 2,780 px165 Hz
Design
186 g76.4 mm162.1 mm6.99 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6Octa-Core16 GB RAM256 GB
Battery
6,000 mAh90 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.6200 Mpx · f/2.450 Mpx · f/2selfie 50 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 17

Editorial report

Motorola Signature 27 5G 12 GB / 256 GB / Global technical sheet

The Motorola Signature 27 5G suits buyers looking for a high-end phone with a strong display, camera system and fast charging. The trade-off is its 6,000 mAh battery capacity, average for phones launched around the same time. Its NeoScore is 8.9, and it ranks among the best overall of its time.

The 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display pairs 165 Hz, among the highest refresh rates of its time, with 449 ppi, higher than most. At 6.99 mm thick and 186 g, the phone is slimmer and lighter than most phones launched around the same time. Its 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage are among the largest capacities of their time, and the hardware is among the best overall.

The camera system also ranks among the best. The main camera’s 1/1.28-inch sensor and f/1.6 aperture each stand out on their own terms, while the telephoto camera adds 3x optical zoom, also among the best of its time. Battery capacity is average, but charging is a stronger point: 90 W wired charging is better than most, and 50 W wireless charging is among the best. The phone has IP68 and IP69 protection against water and dust, plus MIL-STD-810H resistance to knocks and drops. Android 17 comes with seven years of updates; Wi-Fi 7 and Dolby Atmos stereo speakers round out the package. It is a particularly compelling fit for anyone who prioritizes the display, cameras and charging over an exceptional battery capacity.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

8.85 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / Global

Design & display

8.8

Display Technology LTPO AMOLED
10.0
Display Refresh Rate 165 Hz
10.0
Display Pixel Density 449 ppi
9.2
Display Features Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, LTPO
4.0
Weight 186 g
7.4
Resistance Features IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H
10.0
Body Thickness 6.99 mm
10.0

Performance & hardware

9.3

RAM Capacity 16 GB
9.1
Storage Type UFS 4.1
10.0
Processor Process Size 2 nm
10.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 1 TB
7.6

Camera

8.4

Sensor Size 1/1.28″
8.6
Aperture f/1.6
9.0
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 3 x
7.0
Camera Features Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
0.0

Connectivity

8.2

Connectivity Features UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 3.1, DisplayPort output, Smart Connect Support
4.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7
10.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 6.0
10.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM
7.5

Battery & charging

9.7

Battery Capacity 6,000 mAh
10.0
Fast Charge Power 90 W
8.8
Wireless charging power 50 W
9.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging
10.0

Tap a point on the chart to see what makes it up.

Design & display
8.81
Performance & hardware
9.3
Camera
8.42
Connectivity
8.15
Battery & charging
9.65
NeoScore rank
#60 / 6277

Motorola

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Processor Process Size
2 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno
Storage Type
UFS 4.1
Maximum Storage Capacity
1 TB
Processor Type
Octa-Core
RAM Capacity
16 GB
Expandable Storage
No

Design

Body Colors
Grey, Green
Body Thickness
6.99 mm
Body Width
76.4 mm
Body Height
162.1 mm
Weight
186 g
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H
Waterproof Depth
1.2 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
6,000 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
90 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging
Wireless charging power
50 W
Reverse wireless charging power
10 W

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.8:9
Display Technology
LTPO AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness
6,200 nits
Display Diagonal
6.8″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,264 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,780 px
Display Pixel Density
449 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
165 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
360 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, LTPO
Integrated Projector
No
Display colors
1B colors

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 17
OS Family
Android
OS Version
17
OS Update Support
7 years
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G, UMTS
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7
Wi-Fi Features
Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 6.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC
Connectivity Features
UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 3.1, DisplayPort output, Smart Connect Support
USB Version
USB 3.1

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio

Signature 27 5G

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/1.28″
Pixel Size
1.22 µm
Video Recording
8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10+, 10-bit HDR, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
240 fps
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/1.28″
Pixel Size
1.22 µm
Video
Video Recording
8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10+, 10-bit HDR, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
240 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.6
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
2

Rear Telephoto Camera

Resolution
200 Mpx
Optical Zoom
3 x
Aperture
f/2.4
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Camera Features
Macro Camera
Sensor
Resolution
200 Mpx
Lens
Optical Zoom
3 x
Aperture
f/2.4
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Features
Camera Features
Macro Camera
3

Rear Ultrawide Camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/2.76″
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Aperture
f/2
Camera Features
Autofocus
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/2.76″
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
Autofocus
4

Front Camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/2.93″
Pixel Size
0.6 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, HDR
Aperture
f/2
Camera Features
HDR
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/2.93″
Pixel Size
0.6 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, HDR
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
02
Signature 27 5G
Signature 27 5G

Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
Global

Compare the Motorola Signature 27 5G 12 GB / 256 GB / Global

How it stands against other models from the same brand, specification by specification.

Product family

Signature 27 5G

Prices No stores

→
Google

Follow NeoTeo on Google to see more of our stories

Add as a preferred source on Google