Honor 9A vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 26/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 177,554); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 208g
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 66 points higher (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9A (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Honor 9A are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor 9A by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (96/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9A (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Honor 9A are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 66 points (92/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A 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.