Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; launch prices were $845 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,081,778); the Samsung Galaxy S21 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1081778
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 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 63/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $845
- Better portability (79/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S21, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). 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 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 — 24/100; 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 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (79/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1081778 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 161.5×75.6×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S21
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S21
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S21 by 265.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $46. Samsung Galaxy S21 was $46 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (96/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (85/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (79/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S21?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S21?
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 is a better fit for active users.