Honor Play 50 Plus vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Play 50 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 43/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 530,583); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 50 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 50 Plus
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Play 50 Plus better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 208g
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 50 Plus vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Honor Play 50 Plus are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 50 Plus | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 50 Plus and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor Play 50 Plus by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 50 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Honor Play 50 Plus are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 50 Plus and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Play 50 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 50 Plus 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.