Meizu 21 vs Motorola Signature

The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 2,345,563).

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu 21

Performance 82
Display 80
Camera 55
Battery 52
Portability 61
Value for money —

Motorola Signature

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

What makes Meizu 21 better?

  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 68/100

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 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 198g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (78/100 vs 61/100).

Meizu 21: The Meizu 21 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 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 6.5" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1264x2780
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 164
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 198 g 186 g
Launch price — $699

Camera comparison

Meizu 21

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
55
camera

Motorola Signature

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

Display comparison

Meizu 21

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Motorola Signature

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

Battery and charging

Meizu 21

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Motorola Signature

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

Overall performance score

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

Meizu 21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100
2345563 AnTuTu
Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100 +23.3%
3057215 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Meizu 21

Price unknown

Motorola Signature

$699

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 Motorola Signature and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (91/100 vs 55/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (77/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (78/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Motorola Signature is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

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

The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.

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

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 55/100).

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

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

Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Motorola Signature?

The Meizu 21 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.