Motorola has announced that its new Signature 27 smartphone received the highest camera system ranking for a 2026 device from independent testing firm DXOMARK.
Securing a DXOMARK Gold Label with an overall score of 173, the device outranked competing Android and iOS smartphones in both photography and videography subscores. The camera system was developed in collaboration with DXOMARK and Qualcomm Technologies, utilizing the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 platform to handle image processing.
Quad-Camera Hardware Specifications
The Signature 27 features a four-camera array, with several new hardware integrations for the brand:
- 50MP Sony LYTIA L910 Main Camera: This primary sensor incorporates Sony’s LOFIC technology. It is designed to capture more light at the hardware level, resulting in improved high dynamic range (HDR) during video recording by preserving details in high-contrast lighting.
- 200MP Periscope Telephoto Lens: This marks Motorola’s largest telephoto sensor to date. It offers a 3x optical zoom, a specific 135mm focal length option for portraits, and a digital “Super Zoom Pro” capability that extends up to 100x.
- Dedicated EVS Action Sensor: Billed as a first for smartphones, this dedicated hardware sensor is built to detect movement. It works with the device’s Action Shot software to adjust shutter speeds automatically for fast-moving subjects.
- 50MP Ultrawide & Macro Camera: Provides a 122-degree field of view for wide shots and supports macro focusing from distances as close as 2.5cm.
- 50MP Front Camera: Includes autofocus and supports 4K video recording.
Video Capabilities and AI Software
For video recording, the Signature 27 utilizes Motorola’s Video Enhancement Engine to adjust color, exposure, and noise reduction in real time.
The device supports Dolby Vision® recording. Users can capture 4K video at 60 frames per second (fps) across all rear cameras, and 8K video at 60fps using the main and telephoto lenses.
On the software side, the device integrates several AI-driven features. Generative AI is applied to enhance clarity at digital zoom ranges between 20x and 100x. The system also includes Dynamic Bokeh for adjusting background blur based on subject distance, hands-free Voice Command capture, and native integration for Instagram to maintain image quality upon upload.
The main Specs for the Motorola Signature 27 are:
Performance & Hardware
- Processor: Powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 mobile platform, providing faster speeds, accelerated AI, and improved connectivity/gaming over previous generations.
- Cooling: Features a new 3D vapor chamber and diamond-infused thermal gel to sustain high-performance processing.
- Battery & Charging: Equipped with a massive 7000mAh battery that can last up to 77 hours. It supports 90W TurboPower™ wired charging (getting a full day’s power in just 12 minutes) and 50W wireless charging (0-100% in 80 minutes).
- Storage & RAM: Options for 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. It features “RAM Boost” technology to convert storage into virtual memory, capping out at 24GB total RAM (physical + virtual).
- Durability: Rated IP68 and IP69 for dust, dirt, sand, and water resistance (can handle submersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes and high-temp water jets). It uses Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 3 for heavy drop and scratch protection, and was tested against 16 MIL-STD-810H military durability standards.
- Colors: Available in PANTONE Coal Smoke featuring a “Tactical Weave” finish.
Display & Audio
- Screen: A 6.8-inch Extreme AMOLED Duo display with a peak brightness of up to 12,000 nits and Dolby Vision® support.
- Audio: Tuned by Bang & Olufsen with specific sound profiles for music, movies, gaming, and podcasts.
Elite Camera System (DXOMARK Gold Label)
- Main Sensor: 50MP Sony LYTIA™ L910 featuring LOFIC technology to preserve detail in both bright lights and deep shadows.
- Telephoto: 200MP Periscope Telephoto lens designed for ultra-detailed images, flattering portraits, and up to 100x “Super Zoom Pro” that uses generative AI to sharpen extreme zoom shots.
- Ultrawide: 50MP ultrawide sensor (pixel bins to 12.5MP).
- Action Sensor: Houses the world’s first smartphone EVS Action Sensor, which detects pixel-level changes in light intensity to capture fast nighttime moments with greater clarity and less blur.
AI & Software
- Gemini Intelligence: Integrated Google Gemini assists with daily tasks.
- Motorola Qira: A smart assistant designed to help users find files, recall ideas, and keep tasks connected.
- Updates: Motorola guarantees 7 years of OS upgrades and security updates.
With Snapdragon inside we get:
- On-device AI: Smarter, context-aware assistance with improved speed and power efficiency.
- Cinematic cameras: Natural-looking subjects, advanced stabilization, 8K video, 4K at 60fps, and professional color grading.
- Immersive gaming: AI-enhanced graphics and improved power efficiency for longer gaming sessions.
- Future-proof connectivity: Integrated 5G, Bluetooth, UWB, and Thread, plus faster downloads and Wi‑Fi 8 readiness.
Source www.motorola.com