Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy M21
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 20/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 355,351); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M21 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy M21, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 61 points higher (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M21 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy M21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy M21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M21 by 1009.6% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (78/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M21 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 by 61 points (81/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M21 is a better fit for everyday use.