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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Motorola Signature 27 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Motorola Signature 27 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Signature 27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Camera | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Connectivity | 9.5 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 8.6 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 500 ppi
- against 449 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- against 1.2 m
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,264 px
Motorola Signature 27 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Display Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,200 nits
- against 2,600 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Signature 27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.74 GHz | — |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,892,165 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,710 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,284 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,744 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Signature 27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Blue, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink | Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 6.99 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 162.1 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % | — |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m Best value | 1.2 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Signature 27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 60 W | 90 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 55 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 50 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 10 W Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Signature 27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.8:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 6,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,264 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px Best value | 2,780 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 500 ppi Best value | 449 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 360 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Anti-reflective coating, Mohs Level 6, Stylus Support | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, LTPO |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Signature 27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Signature 27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Signature 27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Signature 27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G, UMTS |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, eSIM, VoLTE, OTA Sync, Tethering, Satellite Connectivity, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, ANT+ | UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 3.1, DisplayPort output, Smart Connect Support |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.28 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.35 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Signature 27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Signature 27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS | — |
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