Honor Play vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 470,805); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't; the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Play better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 208g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (79/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor Play by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (96/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (85/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (79/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 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.