Honor Magic5 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 69/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $845
- Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 23 points higher (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (98/100 vs 76/100). 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 Magic5 (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor Magic5 by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $245. Honor Magic5 was $245 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (98/100 vs 76/100).
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 Magic5 (96/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (85/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. 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.