nubia Air Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
28.9Performance37.2
78.7Display56.3
39Camera72
52.5Battery46.4
60Features78.7
5 spec wins — nubia Air Pro5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 48.7, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+33) and features (+19). nubia Air Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the nubia Air Pro
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 46
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 33% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.9 mm
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 25% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 32 MP
Display
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″ | 6.8 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 441 ppi | 515 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+200% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 783,817Bottom 22% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 263,424Bottom 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 126,989Bottom 33% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 165,563Bottom 35% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 227,841Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,430Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,550Bottom 50% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 10 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 40 MP+25% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 172 g+25% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 6 mm+33% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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