Honor 9S vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor 9S (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 18/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 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 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 208g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 59/100)
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 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 74 points higher (92/100 vs 18/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (79/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | 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 | 5.5" | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor 9S by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (79/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 74 points (92/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.