Motorola Signature vs Nokia C21 Plus
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $699 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 10/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).
Motorola Signature
Nokia C21 Plus
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 186g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $699
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nokia C21 Plus, the Motorola Signature scores 76 points higher (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (92/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nokia C21 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $699 | $260 |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $439. Nokia C21 Plus is cheaper by $439.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (91/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (68/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C21 Plus is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia C21 Plus significantly outperforms the Motorola Signature (92/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 76 points (86/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nokia C21 Plus — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nokia C21 Plus?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nokia C21 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.