Motorola’s Signature 27 now has a camera score to go with its $1,599.99 price tag. DXOMARK , the lab that scores phone cameras, gave the phone an overall 173 and its Gold Label. Motorola says that makes it the best camera system on any phone launched in 2026.

If you’re eyeing a $1,600 phone this holiday season, the camera is a big part of what you’d be paying for. The score is also a nine-point jump from the original Signature, which managed 164 back in January.

Best of 2026, but Not Best Overall

There’s some fine print. DXOMARK’s own table puts the Signature 27 second overall. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra still ranks first, and its 175 points have held up since it launched last year. Motorola’s claim works because it only covers phones released in 2026, and DXOMARK’s rankings only include devices it has tested.

The margin at the top of this year’s class is also thin.…