Honor Play9A vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 27/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 193,858); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 208g
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 65 points higher (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 11/100). 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 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Honor Play9A are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor Play9A by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9A
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Honor Play9A are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 65 points (92/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A 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.