Motorola's new smartphone features flagship Qualcomm chip, cutting-edge cameras
What's the story
Motorola has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Signature 27. The device is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor and features a stunning 200MP periscope telephoto camera. The smartphone was first unveiled at the Snapdragon Summit in September, where Motorola showcased its design and some of its key specifications.
Market launch
India launch happening later this month
The Motorola Signature 27 will be available in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the US. The base model with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage is priced at $1,599 (approximately ₹1.51 lakh).
It comes in two color options: Pantone Coal Smoke and Pantone Capulet Green.
Motorola has confirmed a launch in India later this month but is yet to reveal pricing or availability details for the Indian market.
Display features
Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset
The Motorola Signature 27 sports a massive 6.8-inch Extreme AMOLED Duo LTPO display with a high refresh rate of up to 120Hz and peak brightness of up to an incredible 12,000-nits.
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset and comes with an ArcticMesh cooling system to keep it cool during gaming sessions or heavy workloads.
Camera capabilities
Impressive camera setup and Android 17
The Motorola Signature 27 boasts a triple rear camera unit with a 200MP periscope telephoto lens, a 50MP Lytia 910 primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and an action sensor.
For selfies, it has a powerful 50MP front-facing camera.
The device also comes with an AI-powered Video Enhancement Engine for real-time color adjustments in videos.
It runs on Android 17 and promises seven years of OS and security updates.
Battery life
Battery and IP ratings
The Motorola Signature 27 packs a huge 7,000mAh battery with support for both wired (90W) and wireless (50W) charging. It also supports reverse wireless and wired charging.
The device comes with IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, MIL-STD-810H compliance for military-grade durability, and Bang & Olufsen-tuned stereo speakers.
The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 protection.