Honor 9C vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, 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 32/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 343,622); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 208g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 60 points higher (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9C and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor 9C by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (96/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 60 points (92/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C 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.