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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 24/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 10
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 88
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 better?

  • Higher performance (10/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 9 points higher (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 leads (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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 1074811
Geekbench Single 1435
Geekbench Multi 3555
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.2" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP64
Weight 169 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Samsung Galaxy S21
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S21
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • 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
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S21
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (60/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (88/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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 — 24/100.

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

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy S21 leads on performance (10/100 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.