# Motorola prices new flagship smartphone to rival Samsung at $1,599

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/motorola-is-going-ultra-premium-with-its-1600-signature-phone/
- Published: 2026-11-05T13:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T13:25:12+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1026643/motorola-signature-27-price-specs-availability
- Topics: Business, Companies, Culture, Fashion, Gadgets, Technology

## Key points

- Motorola is entering the US ultra-premium phone market.
- The Signature 27 costs $1,599 with 512GB of storage.
- It promises GrapheneOS support and seven years of OS upgrades.

## Summary

Motorola has announced the Signature 27, a premium slab-style smartphone priced at $1,599, marking a push into the top tier of the US market. Its price matches Samsung’s 512GB Galaxy S26 Ultra, putting Motorola’s new line in direct competition with established flagship phones.

The Signature 27 has 512GB of storage, 12GB of RAM, a 7,000mAh battery, a 6.8-inch tandem OLED display and a multi-camera system including a 200-megapixel telephoto lens. It supports GrapheneOS, offers up to 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, and is promised seven years of operating-system upgrades. The article notes the lack of built-in Qi2 magnets and says the high price will require more than strong specifications to persuade buyers.

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