Nokia XR21 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 30/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 592,015); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.5mm).
Nokia XR21
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 30/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 225g vs 231g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 11/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 51 points higher (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (18/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Nokia XR21 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nokia XR21 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (78/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (18/100 vs 11/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 51 points (81/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.