Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21+

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (2021) on specs and benchmarks. Both devices score the same overall rating of 33/100. Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP.

Both devices scored the same rating of 33/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Performance 9
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 35
Design 50
Value for money 41
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21+ better?

  • Higher performance (9/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21+ received the same MobileRank rating — 33/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S21+: The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Samsung Galaxy S21+
Processor Samsung Exynos 2100
AnTuTu 1017773
Geekbench Single 1435
Geekbench Multi 3555
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 80W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
NFC yes
Protection IP64
Weight 200 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Samsung Galaxy S21+
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 10MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S21+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Samsung Galaxy S21+
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S21+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (60/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?

Both devices scored 33/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy S21+.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21+?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?

The Samsung Galaxy S21+ leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?

The Samsung Galaxy S21+ leads on performance (9/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S21+?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a better fit for everyday use.