Motorola Signature vs Nokia C21
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia C21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 5/100 (a 81-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.8mm).
Motorola Signature
Nokia C21
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 195g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nokia C21, the Motorola Signature scores 81 points higher (86/100 vs 5/100). 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 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Nokia C21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| 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 | 169.9×77.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $699 | — |
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C21
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia C21
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (91/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 (68/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 by 81 points (86/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nokia C21 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nokia C21?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nokia C21 is a better fit for everyday use.