Nokia XR21 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 592,015); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 231g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (51/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nokia XR21 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nokia XR21 by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (88/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (51/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.