Honor X8a vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 208g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 100MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (76/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor X8a by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (96/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (76/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a 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.