Nokia XR21 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 46/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 231g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 46 points higher (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Nokia XR21 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (96/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (59/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 46 points (92/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.