Motorola is finally taking on Apple and Samsung with the most advanced smartphone it has ever created, the Motorola Signature 27

Date:
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:11:08 +0000

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Motorola has announced its most powerful phone ever: the Signature 27.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Its no secret that, in the flagship phone conversation, Motorola has lost some of its standing in the face of the best iPhones and best Samsung phones but the Lenovo -owned company is clearly determined to return to the big leagues.

Just four months after launching the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra -rivaling Motorola Razr Fold , Motorola has now unveiled the Motorola Signature 27, supposedly the most advanced smartphone Motorola has ever created. And we can believe
it, because the Signature 27 is also the first phone to be announced with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 , which Qualcomm just announced at
Snapdragon Summit 2026. Thats the same chipset as were expecting to power the rumored Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, which will likely be unveiled early next year. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

The Signature 27 is a de facto successor to the original Motorola Signature , announced back in January, but its also the first Motorola flagship to adopt the companys new numerical, year-based naming structure, reflecting Motorolas desire to position the Signature 27 alongside the best Android phones of
2027.

And that, too, makes sense. The original Signature boasts impressive specs across the board, but its chipset the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is a step below
the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which powers the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Oppo Find X9 Ultra, and other contemporaries. You may like Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 vs 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6: Qualcomm explains how (and why) its two newest flagship mobile chipsets differ Motorola Razr Plus 2026 review: an eye-catching flip phone with a limited shelf life Motorola Razr 2026 review: still the best mid-range flip phone, but it left me wanting more

In using the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, the Signature 27 wont be at
the same power disadvantage as its predecessor. We dont know the rest of the phones specs just yet, but for reference, the original Signature uses a 6.8-inch quad-curved AMOLED display, a 5,200mAh silicon-carbon battery, and three 50MP rear cameras.

A recent Signature 27 teaser did, however, reveal that the phone will come with at least a 200MP Sony sensor in a four-camera rear setup, which will inevitably see it competing with the best camera phones of next year. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Today's best Motorola phone deals Contract Deals Sim Free voucher gift Motorola Edge 70 48 months Unlimited mins 30GB data 30 upfront 29.61 /mth View at EE See all prices gift Motorola Edge 70 Fusion 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 200GB data
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