Motorola Signature 27 vs Nokia G21
The Motorola Signature 27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature 27 leads — 94/100 vs 34/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature 27 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5050); the Motorola Signature 27 is faster in AnTuTu (5,153,294 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature 27
Nokia G21
What makes Motorola Signature 27 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5153294 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature 27 vs the Nokia G21, the Motorola Signature 27 scores 60 points higher (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (80/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature 27 | Nokia G21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 5153294 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 173 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $179 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature 27
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature 27
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature 27 and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature 27 leads Nokia G21 by 1444.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Signature 27
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (98/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (80/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Signature 27 significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 60 points (94/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature 27 and the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Signature 27 has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Nokia G21 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on camera score (98/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature 27 or the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Signature 27 leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature 27 over the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Signature 27 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.