Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; estimated prices are $749 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 29/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 753,345); the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is noticeably lighter (177g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 753345
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 6/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 27/100)
- Lighter: 177g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $699 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 52 points higher (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (92/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (74/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 753345 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 177 g | |
| Price | $749 | $699 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 423.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (92/100 vs 6/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (74/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (78/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better fit for everyday use.