Honor Play9T vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Play9T (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 45/100 (a 47-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 568,395); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9T
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Play9T better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 208g
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9T vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 46/100). 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 Play9T (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9T | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9T and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor Play9T by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9T or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9T and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Play9T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9T or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9T or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9T 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.