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 — 85/100 vs 46/100 (a 39-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 225g vs 231g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 39 points higher (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (79/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 39 points (85/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 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.