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Motorola unveils $1,600 Signature 27 smartphone
Motorola has launched its non-foldable, premium Signature 27 smartphone. In the US, the model will have a starting price of $1,600 (about 2,720 manat). This version has 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. The Galaxy S26 Ultra with the same amount of storage also costs $1,600. Its 256 GB version sells for $1,399 (about 2,380 manat). Preorders will begin on November 19, followed by general sales on November 26.
The smartphone’s 6.8-inch tandem OLED display has a 1.5K resolution. Its 120 Hz refresh rate makes visuals appear smoother. The display consists of 2 stacked light-emitting panels and reaches a peak brightness of 12,000 nits. According to Motorola, the panel lasts 121% longer than standard AMOLED displays. The body uses ceramic, brushed aluminum, and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3. IP68 and IP69 protection make the phone more resistant to water and dust. The Signature 27’s main camera uses a 50 MP Sony Lytia L910 sensor. LOFIC technology helps very dark and overly bright areas appear clearer in challenging lighting conditions. The telephoto camera is 200 MP. It offers 3x zoom without loss of image quality and 100x digital zoom. The system also includes a 50 MP ultra-wide camera. The front camera is also 50 MP. The EVS motion sensor is designed to capture fast-moving objects more clearly. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor. It can handle graphics-intensive games, 8K video, and on-device artificial intelligence tasks. The cooling chamber is 40% larger than the one in the previous model. The 7,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery is promised to last up to 66 hours on a single charge. The phone supports 90 W fast wired charging. According to the company, a 12-minute charge is enough for 12 hours of use. A separate Motorola device is required for 50 W wireless charging. The phone does not have built-in Qi2 magnets.
The Signature 27 is one of the first smartphones to support Wi-Fi 8. However, a compatible router is required to use this connection. The audio system was developed in collaboration with Bang & Olufsen. The model will be the first mass-market Motorola smartphone capable of running the privacy-focused GrapheneOS operating system. Rambler removes filler words from voice transcripts, while Gemini can create personalized widgets. The company promises 7 years of software and security updates.
Due to a memory shortage, smartphone prices are expected to rise by about 30% this year. Apple accounts for 80% of the US premium smartphone market. Samsung has a 16% share, while Lenovo, which owns the Motorola brand, has a 1% share. The company’s revenue increased in the 2nd quarter of 2026. The increase was 15%, with premium devices accounting for one-third of it. Motorola has a 78% share of the US foldable smartphone market. Alongside the smartphone, Motorola also showcased 2 accessories. The Moto Watch Fit 27 promises up to 12 days of battery life. The Moto Buds 27 earbuds feature Bose’s ANC system. This feature actively reduces ambient noise. Both the earbuds and the charging case have IP57 protection. In Europe, the watch will start at £99.99 (about 230 manat). The earbuds will sell for £179.99 (about 410 manat). Exact US pricing and the release date have not yet been announced.
The smartphone’s 6.8-inch tandem OLED display has a 1.5K resolution. Its 120 Hz refresh rate makes visuals appear smoother. The display consists of 2 stacked light-emitting panels and reaches a peak brightness of 12,000 nits. According to Motorola, the panel lasts 121% longer than standard AMOLED displays. The body uses ceramic, brushed aluminum, and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3. IP68 and IP69 protection make the phone more resistant to water and dust. The Signature 27’s main camera uses a 50 MP Sony Lytia L910 sensor. LOFIC technology helps very dark and overly bright areas appear clearer in challenging lighting conditions. The telephoto camera is 200 MP. It offers 3x zoom without loss of image quality and 100x digital zoom. The system also includes a 50 MP ultra-wide camera. The front camera is also 50 MP. The EVS motion sensor is designed to capture fast-moving objects more clearly. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor. It can handle graphics-intensive games, 8K video, and on-device artificial intelligence tasks. The cooling chamber is 40% larger than the one in the previous model. The 7,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery is promised to last up to 66 hours on a single charge. The phone supports 90 W fast wired charging. According to the company, a 12-minute charge is enough for 12 hours of use. A separate Motorola device is required for 50 W wireless charging. The phone does not have built-in Qi2 magnets. The Signature 27 is one of the first smartphones to support Wi-Fi 8. However, a compatible router is required to use this connection. The audio system was developed in collaboration with Bang & Olufsen. The model will be the first mass-market Motorola smartphone capable of running the privacy-focused GrapheneOS operating system. Rambler removes filler words from voice transcripts, while Gemini can create personalized widgets. The company promises 7 years of software and security updates. Due to a memory shortage, smartphone prices are expected to rise by about 30% this year. Apple accounts for 80% of the US premium smartphone market. Samsung has a 16% share, while Lenovo, which owns the Motorola brand, has a 1% share. The company’s revenue increased in the 2nd quarter of 2026. The increase was 15%, with premium devices accounting for one-third of it. Motorola has a 78% share of the US foldable smartphone market. Alongside the smartphone, Motorola also showcased 2 accessories. The Moto Watch Fit 27 promises up to 12 days of battery life. The Moto Buds 27 earbuds feature Bose’s ANC system. This feature actively reduces ambient noise. Both the earbuds and the charging case have IP57 protection. In Europe, the watch will start at £99.99 (about 230 manat). The earbuds will sell for £179.99 (about 410 manat). Exact US pricing and the release date have not yet been announced.