Meizu 21 Pro vs Motorola Signature

The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5050); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 2,345,563); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 208g).

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu 21 Pro

Performance 82
Display 89
Camera 46
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 56

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?


  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 2345563
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6511
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 208g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $700

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Motorola Signature — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).

Meizu 21 Pro: The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Meizu 21 Pro Motorola Signature
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 2345563 3057215
Geekbench Single 2203 2833
Geekbench Multi 6511 9119
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1368x3192 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Flyme AIOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 208 g 186 g
Launch price $700 $699

Camera comparison

Meizu 21 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera

Motorola Signature

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera

Display comparison

Meizu 21 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1368x3192
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Meizu 21 Pro

  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu 21 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2345563 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100 +23.3%
3057215 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Meizu 21 Pro by 23.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Meizu 21 Pro

$700

Motorola Signature

$699

Launch price difference: $1. Motorola Signature was $1 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (91/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Motorola Signature?

The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Motorola Signature?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Motorola Signature?

The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.