Motorola is giving smartphone buyers in the US a much-needed reason to look beyond Samsung and Google.The newly announced Motorola Signature 27 brings flagship-grade hardware, a powerful camera system, and longer software support.The phone’s arrival is at an interesting time as OnePlus exited the country a few months back, leaving people with one fewer brand to consider while looking for a premium Android experience.
Add How-To Geek on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover Motorola is returning to the premium flagship segment in the US Filling the gap left by OnePlus Close The Motorola Signature 27 is bringing a tandem OLED display to a visible Android flagship beyond Huawei and Honor phones.But that’s not all—the brand is pushing the peak brightness to 12,000 nits on the device, so that it’s usable under harsh sunlight.The phone gets a 6.8-inch screen with a 120Hz LTPO refresh rate and Dolby support.
The Signature 27 also features Audio by Bang and Olufsen.A combination of premium display and audio specifications should deliver an immersive entertainment experience—whether that’s watching videos, listening to music, or gaming.The Motorola Signature 27 takes a refined design approach with a slim aluminum frame and a premium textured rear panel.
The phone gets IP68 and IP69 dust and water-resistant ratings.The camera module blends into the back instead of looking like a separate attachment.The sensor alignment is also unusual compared to what we find on most phones today, as they are arranged asymmetrically, making the phone stand out from the crowd.
Continuing about cameras, the Motorola Signature 27 focuses on photography with a 50MP Sony LYT-900 primary lens, another 50MP ultra-wide-angle unit, and a 200MP periscope snapper.There’s also a dedicated action sensor for specifically photographing fast-moving scenes.The device is capable of shooting 8K videos at 30 fps and 4K at up to 120 fps with Dolby Vision.
It gets a 50MP front-facing selfie camera.Motorola Signature 27 BATTERY 7,000mAh PROCESSOR Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 See at Motorola Expand Collapse On the performance front, the Motorola Signature 27 draws its power from Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor.To keep the phone cool during demanding tasks, Motorola is adding an ArcticMesh cooling system that combines thermal gel, liquid metal, copper mesh, and a vapor chamber.
The Signature 27 packs 12GB of RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage.Software-wise, the phone runs on the latest Android 17 out of the box.It is eligible for seven years of OS updates, which is the same as Google and Samsung’s policy.
The device is ready for Google's Gemini Intelligence and also ships with several AI features onboard.The Motorola Signature 27 is backed by a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery cell.It supports 90W fast wired and 50W wireless charging.
How much does the Motorola Signature 27 cost in the US The Motorola Signature 27 comes in Pantone Coal Smoke and Pantone Capulet Olive colors.The handset carries a price tag of $1,600.It goes on sale from November 26.
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