Motorola has officially launched its Signature 27 smartphone in the UK market, and it is the brand’s first device to come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. Also, not just the UK, availability details for a few other markets have also been revealed.
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Motorola Signature 27 – Specs and Features
As stated above, this is brand’s first smartphone to come powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, which is paired with an Adreno GPU, Hexagon NPU, 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. RAM Boost offers expansion up to 24GB, whereas expandable storage is not supported.
About its cooling system, the device features ArcticMesh cooling with micro-diamond-infused thermal gel, and Motorola claims that its thermal chamber is 40% larger than the previous generation. The smartphone runs on Android 17, with up to seven years of OS upgrades and security updates promised.
Coming to its display, a 6.78″ Extreme AMOLED Duo tandem panel with two emissive layers has been offered, featuring a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 3,000 nits of brightness in High Brightness Mode, while the claimed peak brightness reaches up to 12,000 nits.
Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Pantone Validated colour calibration, Water Touch, SGS-certified blue light technology, and SGS Low Motion Blur certification are also included. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3.
Speaking of its cameras, the rear camera setup consists of a 50MP Sony LYTIA L910 main camera accompanied by a 50MP ultrawide camera, along with a 200MP periscope telephoto camera featuring a 1/1.56″ sensor, f/2.6 aperture, PDAF, and OIS.
At the front, a 50MP camera has been provided. Additionally, an EVS action sensor is also in the device that works with Action Shot to capture fast-moving subjects.
Regarding its battery, the Signature 27 packs a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon unit, with a support for 90W TurboPower wired charging and 50W TurboPower wireless charging. As per Motorola, 12 minutes of wired charging can deliver a day’s power, while a full wireless charge takes up to 80 minutes.
Audio by Bang & Olufsen, dedicated Sound Modes, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, and face unlock are also offered. A 3.5mm headphone jack is not available. Connectivity options listed for the device include 5G, a six-antenna design, Wi-Fi 8/7/6E/6/5, and Bluetooth 7.0, while GPS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC, and GLONASS are supported for navigation.
On the security side, ThinkShield and Moto Secure are included. Motorola has also announced GrapheneOS support in partnership with the GrapheneOS Foundation, along with ARM Memory Tagging Extension hardware protection. More details concerning GrapheneOS support are expected in the coming months.
About its AI features, Google Gemini experiences, including Gemini Omni for video creation and editing and Lyria for soundtrack generation, are listed as available out of the box. Motorola Qira is also included for supported Motorola and Lenovo devices. Upcoming Gemini Intelligence features include multi-step task handling, Rambler for refining dictated text, Create My Widget, and Sign-to-Text for translating American Sign Language into written English.
A dedicated AI key and Moto Actions are also provided, including Fast Flashlight, Quick Capture, Flip for Do Not Disturb, Lift to Unlock, volume-key media controls, double-tap sleep, and three-finger screenshots.
The device features ceramic and glass construction with an aerospace-grade aluminium frame, contoured edges, and a camera area finished in ceramic and brushed aluminium. It carries IP68 and IP69 ratings, along with MIL-STD-810H certification.
Motorola Signature 27 – Pricing and Availability
In the UK, the Motorola Signature 27 has been introduced in a single 12GB/512GB memory option, priced at £1,300. Its colour choices include Pantone Coal Smoke with a Tactical Weave finish and Pantone Capulet Olive with a brushed textile-inspired finish.
Availability across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa is scheduled for the 16th of November 2026. In the US, the smartphone is priced at $1,599, with pre-orders opening today and availability beginning on the 19th of November 2026.
Speaking more, its India launch has already been teased, though the brand is yet to reveal the exact launch date, pricing, and availability details for the country. More updates concerning these can be expected in the coming days.
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