motorola signature 27 ranked by DXOMARK as having the world’s best camera system launched in 2026

Motorola is proud to announce that DXOMARK has ranked motorola signature 27 as the world’s best camera system launched in 2026¹, outranking all other Android and iOS devices, and securing DXOMARK’s Gold Label Camera recognition, a distinction reserved for smartphones that deliver an exceptional camera experience across photography and videography. Achieving an overall score of 173, the motorola signature 27 joins an elite group of devices recognized for outstanding imaging performance.

DXOMARK is an independent technology company with more than 20 years of expertise in image quality evaluation. Through rigorous scientific testing, perceptual analysis and proprietary testing tools and methodologies, DXOMARK assesses the performance of consumer devices across a wide range of real-world conditions. Based on two main subscores, Photo & Video, motorola signature 27’s DXOMARK’s gold level recognition is a testament to the company’s commitment to imaging excellence.

To achieve this level of performance, Motorola’s camera team captured hundreds of thousands of photos and hundreds of hours of videos across a wide range of lighting conditions, zoom ranges and everyday use cases. Spending weeks working alongside DXOMARK’s teams in Paris, Motorola’s engineers used DXOMARK’s industry-leading testing methodologies and evaluation tools ² to analyze performance and identify strengths as well as areas of improvement in both laboratory and real-world environments. This hands-on collaboration helped fine-tune image quality across key user experiences, including portraits, low-light photography, zoom and video capture.

“This recognition reflects Motorola’s continued investment in advancing smartphone imaging quality through a combination of industry-leading hardware, intelligent software and close collaboration with imaging experts,” said Matt Biggerstaff, Director of Engineering, Camera Design at Motorola. “Over the last 5 years we have improved more than 70 points on the DXOMARK rating system, more than twice the progress of the industry’s best ², setting a new benchmark for what users can expect from a Motorola device and reinforcing our commitment to imaging quality.”

Every great camera starts with a deep understanding of user expectations,” said Frédéric Guichard, CEO of DXOMARK. “Over the past five years, DXOMARK and motorola have built a strong relationship around a shared commitment to imaging quality and user experience. Through our collaboration on testing methodologies, benchmarking, and imaging evaluation solutions, we have had the opportunity to closely follow motorola’s progress in camera innovation. The motorola signature 27 reflects the brand’s ambition to continue raising the standard of smartphone photography, and we are proud to support this journey. Over the years, we have witnessed significant progress in motorola’s camera capabilities and overall imaging experience. We look forward to seeing what comes next!”

Developed through close collaboration with both Qualcomm Technologies and DXOMARK, the motorola signature 27 combines the AI imaging and computational photography power of the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 platform with extensive image quality optimization informed by DXOMARK’s industry-leading expertise. Motorola engineers worked alongside Qualcomm imaging specialists to develop custom algorithms that enhance dynamic range, video quality and overall image processing performance, while leveraging DXOMARK’s testing tools, methodologies and image quality expertise to validate and refine the camera experience.

Combining four high-performance cameras, including a 50MP Sony LYTIA L910 main camera, a 200MP periscope telephoto lens, a 50MP ultrawide lens ³, and a 50MP front camera to deliver exceptional image quality across a wide range of lighting conditions and shooting scenarios. It also introduces the world’s first-ever dedicated EVS Action Sensor on a smartphone ⁴, elevating smartphone motion photography to new heights.

DXOMARK recognizes the key strengths of motorola signature 27

According to DXOMARK, the motorola signature 27 delivers an impressive all-round camera experience, combining natural-looking photography, versatile zoom capabilities and outstanding video performance. Across a wide range of lighting conditions, from bright outdoor scenes to challenging indoor and nighttime environments, it consistently captures well-balanced, detailed and visually appealing results.

Its photography strengths are particularly evident in everyday shots, with natural brightness, balanced colors and clear details that preserve the authentic look of each scene. Portraits are equally impressive, offering natural skin tones, well-defined facial features and reliable focus, even in group shots with subjects positioned at different distances. The 3x telephoto camera adds another dimension to the experience, delivering detailed zoom shots at medium distances and proving particularly useful for portraits.

Low-light photography is another strong point, producing well-exposed images with pleasant colors and minimal visible noise. Video performance is equally compelling, with smooth footage, stable exposure, consistent colors and dependable autofocus, even when transitioning between different environments. Most notably, its low-light video capabilities stand out, maintaining impressive noise control even when recording moving subjects and delivering performance that approaches leading flagship devices.

“What stands out on the motorola signature 27 is how it adapts for users,” said Olympe Corblet, Image Quality Expert at DXOMARK. “Portraits are a particular strength, with processing that keeps secondary subjects sharp in most situations. Zoom holds up well from 3x to 6x, and a sensor-mode switch around 6x helps recover texture as you go further. In video performance, exposure stays stable and autofocus reliable as the environment changes, which creates smooth videos that users can enjoy sharing.”

The foundation of an industry leading camera system

At the core of the experience is the 50MP Sony LYTIA L910 main camera, which leverages Sony’s first LOFIC technology, and delivers up to 6x better HDR in video recordings ⁵, by capturing and processing more light at the hardware level, and preserving details in bright lights and deep shadows. The addition of multispectral technology helps the sensor better estimate lighting conditions and collect more color data for improved color accuracy and shadow preservation… Whether capturing a sunset, a candlelit dinner or a night out with friends, users can create brighter, more balanced photos and videos across a wide range of lighting conditions.

The 200MP periscope telephoto lens, our highest and largest sensor size and pixel size ever in a telephoto sensor, enables crystal-clear zoom and detailed long-distance photography, making it easy to capture everything from landmarks and architectural details to distant subjects. With up to 100x Super Zoom Pro, users can get closer to distant subjects while preserving natural color, clarity and detail.

Beyond long-range photography, the 3x periscope telephoto lens provides a versatile, portrait-friendly focal length that helps capture more flattering, naturally proportioned portraits. With ultra resolution mode, users can enjoy added flexibility for editing, reframing and cropping in full 200MP resolution after the shot is captured. The sensor also enables a new 135mm lens option in portrait mode for more flattering bokeh effect, by allowing users to keep the ideal distance, while faces are captured with natural proportions and preserved details.

The motorola signature 27 also introduces the word’s first-ever dedicated EVS Action Sensor on a smartphone, elevating smartphone motion photography. By detecting movement at the hardware level and working seamlessly with Motorola’s Action Shot setting, the sensor helps capture fast-moving subjects with greater sharpness, richer detail and improved low-light performance, all without requiring manual adjustments. And by long pressing, users can now also enable burst shot, tapping into all the benefits of the EVS Action Sensor and ensuring they never miss the perfect shot.

Rounding out the system, the 50MP ultrawide camera makes it easy to capture expansive landscapes, architecture and group shots with an impressive 122 degree large field of view, while built-in macro capabilities reveal details from as close as 2.5cm away. The 50MP front camera with autofocus delivers crisp, vibrant selfies and supports 4K video recording, helping creators achieve exceptional quality whether they’re behind or in front of the camera.

The motorola signature 27 also delivers significant video improvements, with the integration of Motorola’s Video Enhancement Engine, Dolby Vision recording, LOFIC HDR technology, Qualcomm’s Electronic Image Stabilization, and 3.5° OIS hardware, bringing enhanced dynamic range, richer details, and superior stability to every shot. All together, making content smoother, more lifelike and easier to edit, no matter the scene or lighting condition.

At the heart of these improvements is Motorola’s Video Enhancement Engine, which uses real-time intelligence to optimize color, exposure, noise reduction and detail as each frame is captured. Working automatically in the background with no additional settings or controls required, it continually adapts to changing scenes and lighting conditions, making it easier to capture great-looking video with a simple point-and-shoot experience. The system delivers natural, true-to-life colors across a wide range of environments, from vibrant sunsets to dimly lit evening scenes, while adapting dynamically to changing lighting conditions. In low light, it enhances detail and improves video noise control without sacrificing the depth and atmosphere that make a moment feel authentic. The technology also performs in challenging settings such as concerts, intelligently balancing bright stage lights, shifting colors, and high-contrast scenes to create more polished, professional-looking footage. And with a preview that closely matches the final recording, users can capture content with confidence, knowing what they see is what they’ll get.

For creators, motorola signature 27 supports Dolby Vision ^Ⓡ video recording for richer color, sharper contrast, and greater visual depth. The same imaging technology trusted by the world’s top filmmakers and storytellers, Dolby Vision helps bring cinematic quality to every scene. Additionally, 4K Dolby Vision video capture is supported up to 60fps across all rear cameras, and 8K at 60fps is also supported on the main and telephoto camera, giving users the flexibility to shoot, edit, and share professional-quality content directly from their smartphone.

Beyond the hardware, the motorola signature 27 combines intelligent imaging technology and powerful camera software to help users capture exceptional photos and videos with ease. The Photo and Video Enhancement Engines serve as the intelligence behind the entire imaging experience, analyzing scenes in real-time to optimize color, detail, exposure and overall image quality helping users capture photos and videos that feel more natural and true to life. AI also powers advanced experiences throughout the camera system, from Super Zoom Pro, which uses generative AI to enhance clarity and natural-looking color at extreme zoom ranges from 20x to 100x, to Action Shot, which intelligently recognizes subject movement and adjusts shutter speed before capture for sharper results. Other AI-powered features like Voice Command, Signature Style and Group shot further enhance the experience by enabling hands-free capture, personalized color tuning based on editing preferences, and group photos where everyone looks their best.

In addition to these AI features, the motorola signature 27 camera system also supports Ultra HDR to preserve richer highlights, deeper shadows, and more vibrant colors, while Instagram optimization ensures those details remain intact from capture to post, regardless of if the content is created in the camera app or directly within Instagram. For portrait photography, the motorola signature 27 introduces enhanced creative controls with an all-new Portrait Mode featuring multiple focal lengths, adjustable blur intensity, and Dynamic Bokeh technology that dynamically adapts background blur based on subject distance for a more natural, professional-camera look.

The motorola signature 27 brings together Motorola’s most advanced flagship smartphone to date, combining exceptional imaging, intuitive AI, powerful performance and premium design. As Motorola continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible, the motorola signature 27 establishes a new benchmark for the flagship smartphone experience.

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1. According to DXOMARK’s November 2026 smartphone testing report and rankings; results reflect only devices tested. Available at https://www.dxomark.com/smartphones/.
   
   
2. Based on achieving DXOMARK Gold label status signifying industry-leading level of performance.
   
   
3. 50MP ultrawide sensor combines 4 pixels into 1, for an effective photo resolution of 12.5MP.
   
   
4. “Action Sensor” refers to a dedicated Event Vision Sensor (EVS) that detects pixel-level changes in light intensity to capture motion information independently from the main camera sensors.
   
   
5. Compared to last-generation motorola signature.
   
   

About DXOMARK
DXOMARK is an independent French technology company recognized worldwide as a reference authority in the evaluation of smartphone cameras as well as other consumer and professional electronic devices. Its assessments are based on rigorous scientific testing combined with advanced perceptual analysis. Headquartered in Paris, DXOMARK brings together passionate engineers and imaging experts who have conducted thousands of tests each year for more than 20 years across the company’s 17 state-of-the-art laboratories, all designed and developed in-house. DXOMARK delivers end-to-end imaging quality expertise and solutions, ranging from independent quality evaluation services to the design and manufacturing of turnkey testing laboratories. The company also conducts dedicated qualitative studies to better understand user preferences and expectations across key challenging imaging topics. To know more about DXOMARK, please visit dxomark.com