Motorola Signature vs Nokia XR21

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 592,015); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 231g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 90
Nokia XR21
Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 24
Value for money
What makes Motorola Signature better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 231g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Nokia XR21, the Motorola Signature scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).

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.
Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Signature Nokia XR21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 3942923 592015
Geekbench Single 3640 905
Geekbench Multi 11033 2003
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 186 g 231 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Nokia XR21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100 -566.0%
592015 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Nokia XR21 by 566.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Signature
$699
Nokia XR21
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (98/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (91/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (77/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Nokia XR21?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.