Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 20/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 13 points higher (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (60/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 — 20/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a better fit for everyday use.