Apple iPhone 15 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 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 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,626,008); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $845
- Better portability (78/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 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 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 44/100, 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 15 (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (78/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Apple iPhone 15 by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $46. Apple iPhone 15 was $46 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (94/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (96/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (85/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (78/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 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.