Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Vivo S21 Pro
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 79/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,348,248).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Vivo S21 Pro
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2348248
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S21 Pro better?
- Overall rating 79/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Vivo S21 Pro, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (85/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Vivo S21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2348248 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | — | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Vivo S21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Vivo S21 Pro by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S21 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (96/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (85/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Vivo S21 Pro?
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 Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.