Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, 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 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,782,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 208g
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 56/100, 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 54.9% 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (85/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.