Motorola Signature vs Vivo Y21d
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $699 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21d doesn't; the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Vivo Y21d
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1750
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 209g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y21d better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $699
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Vivo Y21d, the Motorola Signature scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, Vivo Y21d — 60/100; 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 Vivo Y21d (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (78/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Vivo Y21d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y21d
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21d
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y21d
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $589. Vivo Y21d was $589 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (90/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (77/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (78/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y21d?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21d by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Vivo Y21d?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y21d — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y21d?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo Y21d?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Vivo Y21d?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.