Motorola Signature 27 launches with GrapheneOS support

Motorola's new flagship, the Signature 27, sets the bar high with a cluster of category-leading specs. The camera system—anchored by a 50MP Sony LYTIA L910 main sensor and a 200MP periscope telephoto with 100x Super Zoom—earned a DXOMARK Gold Label, ranking above all other Android and iOS devices launched in 2026. The Extreme AMOLED Duo tandem display peaks at 12,000 nits, the brightest available in any smartphone. Under the hood sits the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, placing the Signature 27 among the first devices on that platform. Audio is handled by Bang & Olufsen—the only smartphone on the market with that partnership. The 7,000mAh battery is 35% larger than its predecessor. The device is designed for Gemini Intelligence and meets Google's requirements for its most demanding AI experiences. Most notably, the Signature 27 is the first Motorola phone to officially support GrapheneOS, the open-source, privacy-focused Android build favored by security-conscious users. That addition signals a deliberate push toward users who want flagship hardware without sacrificing OS control.