Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; launch prices were $845 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,074,182); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1074182
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 208g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 32/100; 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 Ultra (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (59/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1074182 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 117 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 165.1×75.6×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 267.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $354. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $354 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (96/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (59/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
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. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better fit for active users.