Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,413,275).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 208g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (96/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $154. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $154 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (96/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (85/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.