Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 70/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3639
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9454
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 22 points higher (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (96/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 45.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (96/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power 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.