Nokia C21 Plus vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nokia C21 Plus (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 24/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C21 Plus doesn't; the Nokia C21 Plus is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C21 Plus
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nokia C21 Plus better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C21 Plus vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 61 points higher (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C21 Plus | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nokia C21 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C21 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C21 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C21 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C21 Plus by 61 points (85/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C21 Plus and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nokia C21 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C21 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C21 Plus over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.