Motorola Signature vs Nokia X20

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480; launch prices were $699 and $415. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 435,710); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 220g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

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

Nokia X20

Performance 38
Display 42
Camera 47
Battery 32
Portability 36
Value for money 4

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1597
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4470 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 36/100)

What makes Nokia X20 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $699

  • Overall rating 39/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nokia X20, the Motorola Signature scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Nokia X20 — 4/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (78/100 vs 36/100).

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 Motorola Signature Nokia X20
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
AnTuTu 3057215 435710
Geekbench Single 2833 689
Geekbench Multi 9119 1597
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4470 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164 —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm
Weight 186 g 220 g
Launch price $699 $415

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

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

Nokia X20

  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
47
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

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

Nokia X20

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

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

Nokia X20

  • 4470 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Nokia X20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Nokia X20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
39/100 -601.7%
435710 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Nokia X20 by 601.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Nokia X20

$415

Launch price difference: $284. Nokia X20 was $284 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (90/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (84/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (91/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (77/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (78/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia X20?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nokia X20?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nokia X20 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia X20?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia X20?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nokia X20?

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