Honor 500 Smart vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 41/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 528,398); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't; the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 208g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 51 points higher (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor 500 Smart by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
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.