Honor Magic V5 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1350 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 81/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5820); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 7.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1350
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 11 points higher (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor Magic V5 by 32.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $505. Nubia NaviX Ultra was $505 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (96/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.