Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21+
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; estimated prices are $749 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 33/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,017,773); the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1017773
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S21+, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 48 points higher (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (92/100 vs 9/100). 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+ (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (58/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1017773 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $749 | $999 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- 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+
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S21+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 287.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $250. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (92/100 vs 9/100).
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+ (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (78/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ (58/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21+ by 48 points (81/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S21+?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a better fit for everyday use.