Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $845 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 725,133); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is noticeably lighter (177g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 725133
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 FE better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $845
- Better portability (74/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 16/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (74/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 725133 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 444.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $146. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE was $146 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (96/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (74/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
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.