Honor 90 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $845
- Better portability (71/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor 90 by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $445. Honor 90 was $445 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 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.