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 (3,463,142 vs 592,015); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2101
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nokia XR21 by 82.9% 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 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.