Honor X9a vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 208g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). 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 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9a (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (75/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 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 / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor X9a by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9a (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (96/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (75/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a 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.