Motorola Signature vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $699 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,135,878); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1799
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Motorola Signature scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 169.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Motorola Signature was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (90/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (91/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (77/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.