Motorola Signature vs Sony Xperia Pro

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Pro (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $699 and $2499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 978,910); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

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

Sony Xperia Pro

Performance 59
Display 66
Camera 20
Battery 22
Portability 28
Value for money 0

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 978910
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1169
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3191
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 21W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 225g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $2499

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 28/100)

What makes Sony Xperia Pro better?


  • Overall rating 42/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Sony Xperia Pro, the Motorola Signature scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Sony Xperia Pro — 0/100; 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 Sony Xperia Pro (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (91/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (78/100 vs 28/100).

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 Sony Xperia Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 3057215 978910
Geekbench Single 2833 1169
Geekbench Multi 9119 3191
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W 21W
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 10
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 170.2×76.2×10.2 mm
Weight 186 g 225 g
Launch price $699 $2499

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

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

Sony Xperia Pro

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

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

Sony Xperia Pro

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

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

Sony Xperia Pro

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and Sony Xperia Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro Snapdragon 865
42/100 -212.3%
978910 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads Sony Xperia Pro by 212.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

Sony Xperia Pro

$2499

Launch price difference: $1800. Motorola Signature was $1800 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (90/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (84/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (91/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (77/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (78/100 vs 28/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia Pro?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Sony Xperia Pro?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia Pro — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia Pro?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Sony Xperia Pro?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Sony Xperia Pro?

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